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Materials For A History Of Oil Painting (1847)

Materials For A History Of Oil Painting (1847)

Eastlake, Charles Lock

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryPainting Instruction

ISBN10: 1164954164
ISBN13: 9781164954163
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 610
Weight: 2.28
Height: 1.23 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Materials For A History Of Oil Painting is a book written by Charles Lock Eastlake in 1847. The book is a comprehensive study of the materials and techniques used in oil painting throughout history. Eastlake was a prominent art historian and curator, and his book is considered a seminal work in the field of art conservation and restoration. The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the history of oil painting, including the origins of the medium and its development over time. The second part focuses on the materials used in oil painting, including pigments, oils, and varnishes. Eastlake provides detailed information on the properties of each material and how they were used in different periods of history. The third part of the book is devoted to techniques and methods of oil painting. Eastlake discusses the various approaches used by artists throughout history, including glazing, impasto, and underpainting. He also provides practical advice on how to prepare surfaces for painting, how to mix colors, and how to apply varnish. Overall, Materials For A History Of Oil Painting is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of art and the techniques used by artists throughout history. It is a valuable reference for art historians, conservators, and artists alike.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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