The Art of Theorem Painting [Paperback]

Linda Carter Lefko (Author), Barbara Knickerbocker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002

This book brings together a collection of authentic patterns for theorem painting, together with instructions on how to execute the patterns. By including a history of theorem painting in addition to the patterns, the authors have provided the creative public with an updated instruction manual in the same spirit as those who first introduced the subject to the American public so many years ago.

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About the Author

Linda Carter Lefko earned her B. S. in Education with a major in art and has continued her studies with several well-know authors. In addition to an active business of custom commission work, Linda continues to do research in many different areas, most recently, historic wall murals. An author of numerous articles on historic decorative arts, Linda has served on the board of trustees of The Historical Society of Early American Decoration.

A history and education major in college, Barbara Knickerbocker has had a lifelong interest in the historic decorative arts. Barbara is a student and painter of a variety of early American decorative arts and a member of The Historical Society of Early American Decoration and is active the work of the Society on both a local and national level.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Crafter's Corner, Inc. (May 1, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 1931227020
• ISBN-13: 978-1931227025
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art Of Theorem Painting: A History and Complete Instruct, February 24, 2001

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This review is from: The Art of Theorem Painting: A History and Complete Instruction Manual (Hardcover)

I am a theorem painter, and I found this book to be very helpful in learning the history of theorem painting and also seeing pictures of antique theorems. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in theorems, whether you are a theorem painter or a collector of theorems. The book also includes patterns for those who wish to cut their own stencils. I know that this book is hard to obtain, but if you get a chance to purchase it, I know that you won't regret it.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you -- excellant, November 16, 1997

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This review is from: The Art of Theorem Painting: A History and Complete Instruction Manual (Paperback)

Since I was a self taught theorem painter and was very hungry for history of this art. I was pleased to see the work done by the authors. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in doing theorems. I especially enjoyed the work they did on the history of this art. I am the only theorem painter in a 200 mile radius of my home. To find a book about it was exciting.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a FIVE STAR production!!, November 3, 2009

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This review is from: The Art of Theorem Painting (Paperback)

This is the book for you if you want to learn theorem painting, the types of supplies to purchase and where to purchase them and the history of theorem painting. You will find numerous pages of patterns of stencils you can copy to paint your own theorems, and you will find a very useful bibliography if you wish to get involved in further research. Photographs of the completed theorems are detailed and bright and the whole book, by itself, can lead to a revival of the art of theorem painting.

On a more personal note, I have a few yards of light beige velvet that I've had for years and always wondered what to do with it until this book arrived: Now I know the velvet has only been waiting for me to find the right book, this one--which is indeed first-rate. I highly recommend it!