week 9 a Flashcards
Imperial Subject
Constructed identity through colonial narratives.
Sculptura in æs
Term meaning ‘Engraving on copper’ in Latin.
Copper-Plate Engraving
Technique for reproducing images on paper.
Nova Reperta
Series highlighting discoveries and inventions of the era.
Engraver’s Workshop
Space where prints were created and techniques learned.
Burin
Tool used for engraving metal plates.
Printing Press
Device for mass-producing printed material.
Magnetic Compass
Navigational instrument aiding exploration during the era.
Iron Clock
Technological advancement marking the period’s innovation.
Apprentice
Young worker learning engraving techniques.
Inking Process
Preparation of engraved plates for printing.
Plate Press
Machine used to transfer inked images to paper.
Damp Prints
Freshly printed images hung to dry.
Crucified Christ Image
Religious engraving prepared for printing.
Antwerp
City known for its engraver workshops.
De Bry Workshop
Famous engraving workshop in Frankfurt.
Engraving Process
Steps involved in creating prints from plates.
Cultural Representation
Depiction of societies through artistic mediums.
Gender and Cannibalism
Themes explored in representations of the New World.
Engraving
Art of incising designs on hard surfaces.
Technê
Early modern concept of art as skill or craft.
Nova reperta
Collection illustrating advancements in European technology.
Civilizing process
Norbert Elias’s term for societal refinement.
Georgius Agricola
Renaissance metallurgist known for De re metallica.