Print Compose a compare/ contrast essay of the topic of print-works versus paintings. Begin your discussion by defining the basic printmaking processes, and include a bit about its beginnings as an
art form. address issues, such as....When was printmaking first invented? What was it originally used for? When and how was it first used as a visual arts medium? What is its function in in the
art world and society today? It has been said that printmaking is a lesser form of art. Do you agree or disagree, explain you answer. How does it compare/contrast with painting? How do the
processes, the expense, the monetary and cultural value compare? Which medium do you believe is valued more in today′s society? Which would you rather own, a print or a painting, why?