The Painter's Methods and Materials
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Art Technique, Art & Architecture, General Art
| Author: | A. P. Laurie | ISBN: | 9780486146928 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | March 21, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | A. P. Laurie |
| ISBN: | 9780486146928 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | March 21, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
Based on intensive study of paintings by the great masters, this volume covers techniques for painting on wood panels, paper, walls, and canvas. It explores the use of watercolors, balsams, resins, turpentine, varnishes, waxes, sizings, and various oils. Additional topics include light refraction, prismatic effects, and cleaning and preservation of pictures. 48 full-page plates.
Based on intensive study of paintings by the great masters, this volume covers techniques for painting on wood panels, paper, walls, and canvas. It explores the use of watercolors, balsams, resins, turpentine, varnishes, waxes, sizings, and various oils. Additional topics include light refraction, prismatic effects, and cleaning and preservation of pictures. 48 full-page plates.
