Engraving in Portugal: Brief Notes for Its History

Francisco Marques de Sousa ViterboProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0

Word count: 37K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.A gravura em Portugal: breves apontamentos para a sua história by ViterboAuthor: Viterbo, Francisco Marques Sousa, 1843-1910,Language: Portuguese, Class: NE: Fine Arts: Print media, Release Date: Dec 13, 2007

Editor's review

This is a collection of art-historical notes written in Portuguese, focusing on the historical development of Portuguese printmaking (gravura). The author, Francisco Marques Sousa Viterbo (1843–1910), adopts the modest posture of "brief notes" to trace the development of printmaking in Portugal, making this a specialized document on print media within the fine arts. For readers studying Iberian visual culture, the spread of printmaking techniques, or Portuguese art history, this small book offers first-hand historical leads and a period perspective. Its value lies not in a systematic general history but in preserving observations and records from a specific historical context in note form. Reading it requires some knowledge of Portuguese and a basic familiarity with printmaking terminology and European art history. It is best treated as a research entry point rather than a conclusive work, to be read alongside other art-historical materials, with attention to the scholarly interests and limitations of the author's late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century milieu.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Art historians with reading ability in Portuguese
Readers interested in Iberian printmaking and print culture
Learners seeking Portuguese art literature for translation practice
Those interested in late nineteenth-century European art-historical note-writing

Not a good fit for

General readers without Portuguese or an available translation
Readers expecting an illustrated print catalogue or high-resolution plates
Researchers needing a systematic general history or a survey of current scholarship

Reading tips

First familiarize yourself with basic Portuguese printmaking terminology before tackling the main text to reduce comprehension barriers.
Read alongside a general history of European printmaking to situate the book's notes in their historical context.
Make summary cards chapter by chapter, recording the printmakers, techniques, and dates the author mentions.
If using it for translation practice, select short passages to translate literally first, then polish with reference to art-historical context.

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to the given information, the book is in Portuguese and published by Project Gutenberg; there is no indication that a Chinese translation exists. Chinese readers who wish to read it will need Portuguese proficiency or translation tools, and should pay attention to the accuracy of art terminology.

What does "gravura" in the title mean?

"Gravura" in Portuguese means printmaking or printed graphic, broadly referring to the art form of creating images on a plate by engraving, etching, or similar techniques and printing them. This book discusses historical notes on Portuguese printmaking, falling within the category of print media in the fine arts.

Is this book an illustrated catalogue or a textual work?

From the information available, this is a historical note written in textual form, categorized as print media within the fine arts. The information does not indicate that it contains print plates or illustrations, so one should not expect a picture-album style visual presentation but rather treat it as textual historical material and discussion.

Who is the author, Viterbo?

The information provides only the author's name and dates (1843–1910), without detailed biography. It is certain that he is the author of this book, and that it was written roughly in the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Readers seeking to understand his scholarly background should consult independent biographical or art-historical sources; this book does not provide author biographical information.

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About the author

Francisco Marques de Sousa Viterbo Author · Portuguese · 1843–1910

Francisco Marques de Sousa Viterbo (1843–1910) was a Portuguese historian, archaeologist, and literary scholar. A prolific author, he worked across history, archaeology, and literature, reflecting the nineteenth-century Portuguese scholarly tendency to value both documentary and material evidence. His representative work, A gravura em Portugal: breves apontamentos para a sua história, is a concise set of notes devoted to the history of Portuguese engraving, tracing its development and serving as a useful reference for the subject. Viterbo's writing leans toward the patient gathering of historical sources and topical notes; his style is plain and attentive to the organization and presentation of concrete materials. Overall, his work preserved valuable线索 for the study of Portuguese art history and book history. Because public information is limited, details of his life and scholarly context cannot be described in depth, and this introduction focuses on the subjects and characteristics of his writings.