Photos are a key part of any newspaper article. There’s a reason for the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words”. But back in the early days of newspapers, how were photos added to articles? The ...

The origins of block printing in Rajasthan can be traced back over 500 years, with its development closely linked to royal patronage. Rulers sought luxurious textiles adorned with elaborate ...

Block printing, in which ink is applied to carved woodcuts and printed onto paper or cloth, arrived in Europe from China in the 1200s. This technique quickly became a popular way to reproduce ...

T his weekend, the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru, is presenting an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of traditional block printing. Inspired by the earlier exhibition ...