Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has become indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continually in print through many editions and has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. A detailed index makes a wealth of information readily available. Charts and line drawings throughout.
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A great reference book for all artists.,
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This review is from: The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques: Fifth Edition, Revised and Updated (Reference) (Hardcover)
I guessed writing review using reverse-psychology is rather easily misunderstood, considering review readers are from around the world with different ways of thinking. So, let me rephrase my comments about this book.This book is a 5-STAR, due to the following reasons: 1) The book provides detailed discussion of pigments (pp 65-134), including both physical and chemical properties such as lightfastness (resistance to fading on long exposure to sunlight), density, vehicle compatibility, chemical class, formula, etc. 2) The book also covers other materials used in oil, watercolor painting, as well as other painting techniques such as tempera, mural, etc. 3) Readers will find formulas for preparing mediums throughout the book, as well as supports, solvents, safety issues; along with information on painting tools (brushes, knife, etc.) and other techniques (silk screening, sculpture, etc.) 4) Finally, for readers who prefer further reading on certain subjects, a thorough reference index serves the purpose. This book targets professional and serious artists, and will serve well as a great reference book. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
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The Artist's Bible,
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This review is from: The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques: Fifth Edition, Revised and Updated (Reference) (Hardcover)
This is the Artist's classic, and the Artist's Bible of not only what materials are but when they came into use, how they are formulated and why. Want to learn how to make your own gesso for silverpoint? Want to cut a quill pen? Want to make your own pastels? Can't remember how to make your own sizing or gesso? Want to try your hand at encaustic or egg tempera painting? Want to know which colors in the spectrum are likely to fade (are fugitive colors) in watercolor and which are not? It's here.
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Very helpful for serious artists seeking permanence of work.,
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Probably the best, most available and comprehensive book on the technical aspects of painting. Very useful for artists who pursue absolute soundness of technique with a mind for permanence of their work. Explains in detail the wide range of supports, grounds, primers, pigments, media and application methods, as well as their respective benefits and defects. Certainly not for the casual reader.
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THE STUDY OF artists' materials and their application to the various techniques of painting covers a number of separate subjects, but they are largely interrelated. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
natural red iron oxide, solid bulk density, casein gesso, oil absorption figures, true cobalt blue, tempera emulsions, plastic magnesia, litho varnishes, slaked plaster, fresco palette, permanent painting, isolating varnish, vat pigment, casein colors, doubtful permanence, lightfastness category, brushing qualities, lative poison, pigment list, saponified wax, polymer primer, emulsion grounds, polymer colors, casein painting, gum tempera Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pigment Red, Pigment Yellow, United States, Pigment Orange, Ester Eye, New York, Pigment Blue, Some Sources of Materials, Tint Full, Alcohol Eye, Ketone Eye, Alcohol Skin, Conservation of Pictures, Inorganic Iron, Pigment Violet, Brown Raw, Name Chemical Family Hazards Flash Point, Paint Standard, Pigment Black, Pigment Brown, Pigment White, Some Notes, Black Mars, Blue Egyptian, Color Rub-outs New!
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THE STUDY OF artists' materials and their application to the various techniques of painting covers a number of separate subjects, but they are largely interrelated. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
natural red iron oxide, solid bulk density, casein gesso, oil absorption figures, true cobalt blue, tempera emulsions, plastic magnesia, litho varnishes, slaked plaster, fresco palette, permanent painting, isolating varnish, vat pigment, casein colors, doubtful permanence, lightfastness category, brushing qualities, lative poison, pigment list, saponified wax, polymer primer, emulsion grounds, polymer colors, casein painting, gum tempera Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pigment Red, Pigment Yellow, United States, Pigment Orange, Ester Eye, New York, Pigment Blue, Some Sources of Materials, Tint Full, Alcohol Eye, Ketone Eye, Alcohol Skin, Conservation of Pictures, Inorganic Iron, Pigment Violet, Brown Raw, Name Chemical Family Hazards Flash Point, Paint Standard, Pigment Black, Pigment Brown, Pigment White, Some Notes, Black Mars, Blue Egyptian, Color Rub-outs New!
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- Materials and Techniques (Practical Course in Watercolors) by LEMA Publications in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Practice of Tempera Painting (Dover Art Instruction) by Daniel V. Thompson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques by Ralph Mayer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Lives of the Painters (Everyman's Library, Vol. 4) by Gilorgio Vasari on page 18, and Back Matter
- A History of Engraving and Etching (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) by Arthur M. Hind in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay on 5 pages
- Kevin McClouds Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques by Kevin Mccloud on page 12, page 78, and Back Matter
- The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration by Elaine R. S. Hodges on page 22, and Back Matter
- Drawing and Painting Animals: How to Capture the Essence of Wildlife in your Art by Edward Aldrich on page 69, and Back Matter
- Fine Woodworking on Finishing and Refinishing: 34 Articles by Fine Woodworking on page 27, and Index
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