Printmaking History

Step 1: Analyze each pair to match the artistic medium with the artist most famous for it.

(A) Engraving: Albrecht Dürer (IV) was a German Renaissance artist and a master of printmaking, renowned for his highly detailed engravings. This is a strong match: (A) - (IV).
(B) Aquatint: Francisco Goya (III), a Spanish romantic painter, used the aquatint technique extensively in his print series like "Los Caprichos" to achieve tonal effects. This is a definitive match: (B) - (III).
(D) Serigraphy: Also known as screen printing, this medium was popularized by Andy Warhol (I), a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. This is a classic association: (D) - (I).
(C) Wood Cut: By elimination, Wood Cut is paired with Rembrandt (II). While Rembrandt is globally acclaimed for his mastery of etching, not woodcuts, this is the only remaining option to complete the set according to the given choices.

Step 2: Combine the correct pairings: (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), and (D)-(I). This combination matches option (3).

Step 1: Recall the history of viscosity printing. This innovative multi-color printmaking technique was developed in the 1950s at the renowned printmaking studio, Atelier 17, in Paris.
Step 2: Identify the key figures. The studio was run by Stanley William Hayter. The Indian artist who was instrumental in developing and mastering this technique alongside Hayter was Krishna Reddy. His work in viscosity printing is internationally acclaimed and influential.