People's art on cigarette paper.

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Title

People's art on cigarette paper.

Author

Jose, Regalado T.

Source

Jose, Regalado T. Simbahan. Church art in colonial Philippines 1565 - 1898. Manilla: Ayala Foundation, 1992.

Details

1992, pp.131-147

Publication date

1992

ISBN

971-8851-13-1

Type

Essay/article

Language

English

Country of context

Philippines

Abstract

The essay is divided into the following sectins: A veneration for the printed word; Estampes, the first printed pictures; Materials for engravings;  The sporadic Philippine press; The first self-proclaimed artists; Printer's ink in the blood; Improved technology, diminished quality; Notes! Spot the difference.