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Masters of Linocuts & Printmaking

Join Tony West as he explores the revolutionary world of linocut printmaking through the works of Edward Wadsworth, Claude Flight, and Pablo Picasso

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About Tony West & The Art Live Podcast

Tony West is the creator and host of The Art Live Podcast, dedicated to bringing art history and printmaking to life through engaging video content and expert commentary. With years of experience in art education, Tony West combines deep knowledge of art history with accessible storytelling to help audiences appreciate the masters of linocut and printmaking.

Through The Art Live, Tony West examines how artists like Edward Wadsworth, Claude Flight, and Pablo Picasso revolutionized the art of printmaking. Each episode features Tony West's insights into the techniques, historical context, and artistic innovations that made these artists true masters of their craft.

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Edward Wadsworth linocut art featured by Tony West

Edward Wadsworth (1889–1949) - British Vorticist Master

Expert Analysis by Tony West: Edward Wadsworth was a British artist associated with the Vorticist movement who transformed linocut printmaking with his bold geometric patterns and maritime themes. In Tony West's detailed video commentary, you'll discover how Wadsworth mastered woodcut and linocut mediums to create striking visual narratives that captured the industrial age.

Tony West explores Wadsworth's innovative techniques and his significant contribution to British modern art, revealing why his linocuts remain influential today.

Claude Flight printmaking explored by Tony West

Claude Flight (1881–1955) - Founder of the Grosvenor School

Expert Analysis by Tony West: Claude Flight was a pioneering British linocut artist and founder of the Grosvenor School of Modern Art. Tony West's in-depth exploration reveals how Flight's dynamic compositions captured the energy and motion of modern life, from speeding trains to bustling city streets.

In this episode, Tony West demonstrates how Claude Flight influenced generations of printmakers and established linocut as a respected fine art medium. Learn about Flight's teaching methods and artistic philosophy through Tony West's expert analysis.

Pablo Picasso linocut techniques explained by Tony West

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) - Revolutionary Linocut Innovator

Expert Analysis by Tony West: Pablo Picasso revolutionized linocut printing with his innovative reduction technique, a method that Tony West breaks down in fascinating detail. Picasso's linocuts are celebrated for their vibrant colors, playful subjects, and masterful form.

Tony West guides viewers through Picasso's linocut journey, from his early experiments to his groundbreaking reduction method. Discover how Picasso brought his signature style to printmaking and why Tony West considers his linocuts among the most important works in modern art history.

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