The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques Fifth Edition, Revised and Updated,9780670837014

The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques Fifth Edition, Revised and Updated

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Edition: 5th
ISBN13: 9780670837014
ISBN10: 0670837016
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1991-05-31
Publisher(s): Viking Adult
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Summary

Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has become indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continually in print through many editions and has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. A detailed index makes a wealth of information readily available. Charts and line drawings throughout.

Table of Contents

Preface v
Introductory Notes
1(28)
Pigments
29(138)
Oil Painting
167(90)
Acrylics
257(7)
Tempera Painting
264(24)
Grounds for Oil and Tempera Painting
288(39)
Watercolor and Gouache
327(17)
Pastel
344(11)
Encaustic Painting
355(5)
Mural Painting
360(41)
Solvents and Thinners
401(24)
Gums, Casein, Glues, Waxes
425(21)
Chemistry
446(48)
Conservation of Pictures
494(41)
Miscellaneous Notes
535(96)
Appendix
631(44)
Bibliographies
675(38)
Index 713

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