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.
| ISBN: | 9780486218687 |
| Publication date: | 28th March 2003 |
| Author: | AP Laurie |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 250 pages |
| Series: | Dover Art Instruction |
| Genres: |
Painting, drawing and art manuals |