What is this style of art?

Question

I've been looking at this website and I can't work out what the style is called. Everything is in black and white but has a sort of fantasy / olden feel. Does anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

The technique is called engraving. Here are some links, with more info. The last link is to a book that is full of amazing examples of this technique. If you're interested in seeing more of this art, that book will make you very happy. I love my copy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engravings

http://www.french-engravings.com/

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/displ...