American Painters on Technique Vol 1: The Colonial Period to 1860

By Lance Mayer and Gay Myers

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A study of an important but anonymous part of the history of American art: the materials and techniques used by American painters. Based on research including artists' recipe books, letters, journals, and painting manuals, it includes topics such as the quest for the 'secrets' of the Old Masters; the application of 'toning' layers; and more.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1606060775

ISBN13:9781606060773

Release Date:October 2011

Publisher:J. Paul Getty Museum

Length:260 Pages

Weight:1.75 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.2"

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Art Arts, Music & Photography

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