Answer:
I feel printmaking, especially in the case of newspapers, is a rather social and political art. While printmaking can be used for other, recreational, artworks, it is also used mostly for papers and the like. The commercial and social implications most definitely relate to contemporary America too, as the morning paper is a known thing- even if they've been lost through time.
Explanation:
I focused mainly on newspapers here, but if your assignment is looking for something else, I need clarification.