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Workshop. Handcrafting the paperboard. Encyclopedie by D
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Workshop. Handcrafting the paperboard. Encyclopedie by D
Workshop dedicated to handcrafting the paperboard. Pulping and pressing. 18th Century. Encyclopedie. Edited by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond d Alembert (1717-1783). Engraving
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1. Title: "Handcrafting Paperboard: A 18th Century Workshop from the Encyclopedie" This evocative engraving captures the essence of a 18th century workshop dedicated to the artisanal production of paperboard. The image, taken from the renowned Encyclopedie, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the Age of Enlightenment in Europe, specifically in France. The scene unfolds in a well-lit, orderly space, where a laborer stands at the heart of the workshop, meticulously handcrafting paperboard using traditional pulping and pressing methods. The laborer, dressed in simple workman's attire, expertly manipulates the raw materials, transforming them into sheets of paperboard through a systematic and methodical process. Surrounding the worker, various tools and machinery are arranged in a manner that speaks to the interconnectedness of the scientific, artistic, and industrial movements of the time. An animal-drawn cart, filled with bundles of straw and other raw materials, sits nearby, emphasizing the connection between agriculture and the paper industry. In the background, a philosopher, dressed in scholarly attire, observes the process with keen interest. The presence of the philosopher underscores the encyclopedists' commitment to documenting and disseminating knowledge, as well as their belief in the power of reason and the importance of intellectual inquiry. The engraving, published in the Encyclopedie, is a testament to the era's emphasis on the systematic organization of knowledge and the pursuit of modern methods in both the sciences and the arts. The image invites us to reflect on the historical significance of the workshop as a site of labor, innovation, and the exchange of ideas during the Age of Enlightenment.
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