Fresco painting was reintroduced to public attention in this important work by a recognized authority. In addition to translating descriptions of painting methods used by such masters as Alberti, Cennini, Vasari, and Borghini, the author also discusses causes of fresco destruction and how to retouch, repair, and clean these works of art. Unabridged republication of The Art of Fresco Painting: As Practised by the Old Italian and Spanish Masters, originally published by Charles Gilpin, London, 1846.
Vasari on Technique by Giorgio Vasari Sixteenth-century painter reveals technical secrets: gilding, stained glass, casting, painter's materials, much more. Most detailed, valuable sourcebook of Renaissance methods. 29 illustrations.
On Divers Arts by Theophilus, John G. Hawthorne, C. S. Smith Earliest (12th century) treatise on arts written by practicing artist. Pigments, glass blowing, stained glass, gold and silver work, more. 34 illustrations.
The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry by Walter Pater Pater's graceful essays discuss the achievements of Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and other artists. The book concludes with an uncompromising advocacy of hedonism, urging readers to experience life as fully as possible.
Methods and Materials of Painting of the Great Schools and Masters by Sir Charles Lock Eastlake Greek and Roman art methods, medieval techniques, tempera painting, van Eyck's revolutionary use of oil paints, Flemish methods of preparing colors, methods of 18th-century British artists, and much more.
The Practice of Tempera Painting by Daniel V. Thompson Historical background, step-by-step instruction, materials, permanence. Lucid, careful exposition of all aspects of authentic technique. 85 illustrations.
The Craftsman’s Handbook by Cennino Cennini Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of Middle Ages.
