Lunch & Learn: The Printing Revolution

Feed your brain! There is no doubt that the printing press and graphic images like Paul Revere’s infamous “Bloody Massacre” was a critical component to the American Revolution, but the Printing press and its role in revolution, rebellions, controversy and spreading radical thoughts has a long history, back to the very beginning of printing. Join Andy Volpe as he takes a look at the role of the printing press and revolution as it unfolded in New England from the 1600s to 1700s. About the Speaker: Andy Volpe studies and works in the drawing & printing techniques of the Old Masters from the 1400s to early 1800s. For the past several years he has been researching and replicating the copperplate engraving prints of Paul Revere, working with Gary Gregory and his Printing Office of Edes & Gill in Boston, now at the Museum of Printing in Haverhill MA. Andy holds a degree in Fine Arts from Westfield State University where he fell in love with art history and printmaking. He works with the Museum of Printing as a museum guide and lecturer, as well as curator of the Klein collection. He also presents on various arms & armor topics at the Higgins Armory Collection at Worcester Art Museum, and as an independent presenter of living history to area schools and at various history events throughout New England. This program is made free to the public, both virtually and in person, through support from the Plymouth Local Cultural Council.