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The Art Of Fresco Painting: As Practiced By The Old Italian And Spanish Masters (1846)

The Art Of Fresco Painting: As Practiced By The Old Italian And Spanish Masters (1846)

Merrifield, Mary Philadelphia

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1436630258
ISBN13: 9781436630252
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 196
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Art of Fresco Painting: As Practiced by the Old Italian and Spanish Masters is a book written by Mary Philadelphia Merrifield in 1846. The book is a comprehensive guide on the techniques and practices of fresco painting, as used by the old Italian and Spanish masters. It covers the history of fresco painting, the materials and tools needed, the preparation of surfaces, the mixing of pigments, and the application of paint. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to create various fresco painting effects, such as chiaroscuro, sgraffito, and stenciling. The author provides numerous examples of frescoes from the works of famous artists, such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Giotto, and analyzes their techniques and styles. The book is an invaluable resource for art students, artists, and enthusiasts interested in the history and techniques of fresco painting.With A Preliminary Inquiry Into The Nature Of The Colors Used In Fresco Painting, With Observation And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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