Screenprinting An American Art Form. PBS production

[@julioparedes3135]

Wow! Awesome documentary. Thanks for uploading!

[@johntravena119]

We need another Works Program Administration for artists in our time.

[@roswellxo9214]

I’m starting a screen printing clothing brand and this was so inspiring and cool.

[@roswellxo9214]

Also suicide boys should sample the credits song. That could go hard lmao

[@MarikaHerskovic]

I truly believe that the WPA inspired the creation of American Art that after World WarII became popular all over the world.

[@Rbyprintsofficial]

❤

[@DougUnfunny]

So Many guys Named Harry in late 1800s and early 1900s. Harry S Truman was born in 1884 and some of the artist born around same time period. Wonder if there was a famous American Harry in this time period.

[@MarikaHerskovic]

A Greatproject for you!

[@Slusho]

Screen printing came from China. Not America

[@idavidgraficks123]

Nope, screen printing INVOLVES A SCREEN. China had stencils the floating ties. China didn't pass ink through a screen.

[@Slusho]

False, Its origins can be traced back to China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). This early form of printing involved using a fine mesh (originally made of silk, hence the name 'silk screen') to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. This technique was later adopted and further developed in other Asian countries like Japan, where it was used for printing textiles and paper. The method didn't gain significant popularity in Europe until silk mesh became more available from the East, particularly in the 18th century. The modern form of screen printing, with more sophisticated processes and materials, developed further in the early 20th century. It became particularly popular in the artistic community, with artists and graphic designers embracing the technique for its versatility and unique visual results. This period saw the evolution of screen printing from a largely industrial technique to an important artistic medium.