The Circulating Lifeblood of Ideas: Leo Steinberg’s Library of Prints

This is a rare instance where the writing in the art book might be the most interesting part of it. Sure there a ton of prints featured here, but they tend to be small reproductions that are lacking needed detail. Steinberg’s use of prints, especially copies of paintings, as a metric for gauging contemporary ideas and beliefs is a fantastic way to appreciate printmaking. It really elevates the importance of the print in art history. Now if only everyone could read this and then boost the sales of my prints!