The artist's handbook of materials and techniques /

Mayer, Ralph 1895-1979

The artist's handbook of materials and techniques / by Ralph Mayer. - 5th ed. / revised and expanded by Steven Sheehan - London : Faber, 1991. - xv, 761 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pp.676-711) and index.

1. Introductory Notes -- 2. Pigments -- 3. Oil Painting -- 4. Acrylics -- 5. Tempera Painting -- 6. Grounds for Oils and Tempera Painting -- 7. Watercolor and Gouache -- 8. Pastel -- 9. Encaustic Painting -- 10. Mural Painting -- 11. Solvents and Thinners -- 12. Gums, Casein, Glues, Waxes -- 13. Chemistry -- 14. Conservation of Pictures -- 15. Miscellaneous Notes -- 16. Appendix -- Index.

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Artists' materials
Painting--Technique
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