After analyzing Goya and Blake’s works over the past few weeks, having the opportunity to print added an extra layer of knowledge to appreciating their creations. I had never used a letter printer before and really enjoyed the process. I also now have a newfound appreciation for the process of putting the letters in their correct places, as I struggled to make sure we had the correct order and lineup of the letters so words didn’t print backwards. This process was not only fun to participate in, but it also exposed me to the entire process of printing that Goya and Blake would have engaged in. This immersive process allowed us as students to get a better idea of how the images we are learning about were created, which adds depth to our knowledge of their works.
