The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques: 2third Edition
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Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has been indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continuously in print through... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0670136654
ISBN13:9780670136650
Release Date:September 1970
Publisher:Viking Books
Length:750 Pages
Weight:2.78 lbs.
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Architecture Art Arts, Music & Photography Education & Reference Painting Visual Arts WatercolorCustomer Reviews
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The Artist's Bible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is the Artist's classic, and the Artist's Bible of not only what materials are but when they came into use, how they are formulated and why. Want to learn how to make your own gesso for silverpoint? Want to cut a quill pen? Want to make your own pastels? Can't remember how to make your own sizing or gesso? Want to try your hand at encaustic or egg tempera painting? Want to know which colors in the spectrum are likely to fade (are fugitive colors) in watercolor and which are not? It's here.
A great reference book for all artists.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I guessed writing review using reverse-psychology is rather easily misunderstood, considering review readers are from around the world with different ways of thinking. So, let me rephrase my comments about this book.This book is a 5-STAR, due to the following reasons:1) The book provides detailed discussion of pigments (pp 65-134), including both physical and chemical properties such as lightfastness (resistance to fading on long exposure to sunlight), density, vehicle compatibility, chemical class, formula, etc.2) The book also covers other materials used in oil, watercolor painting, as well as other painting techniques such as tempera, mural, etc.3) Readers will find formulas for preparing mediums throughout the book, as well as supports, solvents, safety issues; along with information on painting tools (brushes, knife, etc.) and other techniques (silk screening, sculpture, etc.)4) Finally, for readers who prefer further reading on certain subjects, a thorough reference index serves the purpose.This book targets professional and serious artists, and will serve well as a great reference book.STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
Painters encyclopedic reference
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
After 50 years of painting I still find this book the most used book in my library of art materials and technigues books. An artist may as well be without his brushes as to be without this book. The help on difficult to answer questions is a wonderful resource in the studio.
Very helpful for serious artists seeking permanence of work.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Probably the best, most available and comprehensive book on the technical aspects of painting. Very useful for artists who pursue absolute soundness of technique with a mind for permanence of their work. Explains in detail the wide range of supports, grounds, primers, pigments, media and application methods, as well as their respective benefits and defects. Certainly not for the casual reader.
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