1. Art I

2. A sheet of linoleum is used as a relief surface A sheet of linoleum is used as a relief surface A design is cut into the linoleum with a v- shaped chisel A design is cut into the linoleum with a v- shaped chisel Linoleum is inked with a roller (called a brayer) and printed on a paper/canvas surface to create a mirrored reversal of the design Linoleum is inked with a roller (called a brayer) and printed on a paper/canvas surface to create a mirrored reversal of the design

3. Had been used for flooring since the 1860’s Had been used for flooring since the 1860’s Linocuts began being used for wallpaper printing between 1905-1913. Linocuts began being used for wallpaper printing between 1905-1913. Linoleum is preferred over wood in many cases because it has no grain and does not split when carved into. However, linoleum does lose some grain textures that are achieved with wood. Linoleum is preferred over wood in many cases because it has no grain and does not split when carved into. However, linoleum does lose some grain textures that are achieved with wood.

13. Demonstrate +/- space Demonstrate +/- space Create a linoleum cut Create a linoleum cut Create 4 prints of your linocut Create 4 prints of your linocut Gain experience with chisels, brayer and printing techniques Gain experience with chisels, brayer and printing techniques

14. Element of art Element of art The way an object feels or looks as though it feels (in an artwork) The way an object feels or looks as though it feels (in an artwork)