Excerpt from A Handbook for Painters and Art Students on the Character, Nature, and Use of Colours, Their Permanent, or Fugitive Qualities, and the Vehicles Proper to Employ: With an Appendix, Giving Permanent Hues and Tints; Also Short Remarks on the Practice of Painting in Oil and Water Colours
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an invaluable guide for artists of all levels, encompassing the use of oil colors, vehicles, and their relevant applications in painting. Its profound knowledge is rooted in the historical practices of old masters and encompasses insights gleaned from the author's own extensive experience. With a focus on the chemical properties of various pigments, vehicles, and their reactions to one another, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the stability and longevity of each color, revealing which combinations thrive and which combinations invite decay. Its insights help painters avoid the pitfalls that lead to rapid deterioration, ensuring the preservation of their artistic vision for years to come. The author's meticulous historical research serves as a touchstone, grounding the book's practical guidance in the wisdom of past masters. This interplay of tradition and scientific understanding elevates the book beyond a mere technical manual, offering a profound exploration of the enduring power of artistic techniques across time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527819092_0
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