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The artist's handbook of materials and techniques / by Ralph Mayer.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Faber, 1991.Edition: 5th ed. / revised and expanded by Steven SheehanDescription: xv, 761 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0571143318
  • 0571150675
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Contents:
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.

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.