The Artist's Chromatic Hand-Book (Classic Reprint): Being a Practical Treatise on Pigments; Their Properties and Uses in Painting, to Which Is Added a ... on Vehicles and Varnishes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ridner, John P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330175115 ISBN 13: 9781330175118

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Master practical guidance on pigments, vehicles, and varnishes for painters.

This concise reference explains how pigments behave, how to judge their quality, and how different vehicles affect color and drying. It emphasizes reliable testing to detect fraud and provides guidance drawn from broad European and American practice. The book also includes compact tables to help you identify useful, permanent pigments, and it covers varnishes and their care throughout the painting process.

Readers will gain a practical framework for choosing materials, evaluating color stability, and applying finishes that protect and enhance work. The edition aims to be accessible to both students and professional artists, with clear steps and cautions for real-world studio use.

• Clear guidance on selecting durable pigments and reliable brands
• Simple tests to verify color purity and prevent misrepresentation
• Practical discussion of vehicles, drying oils, and their effects
• Step-by-step notes on applying and renewing varnishes to protect paintings

Ideal for artists, students, and restorers seeking a practical, field-ready reference on painting materials.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330175115
• ISBN 13: 9781330175118
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 146
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