Isbn: 0001967240690 (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. Book is in excellent condition. Highly regarded, scholarly exhibition catalog. Originally published in 1977 by the Fogg Art Museum, it remains a definitive resource for artists and historians seeking detailed technical insights into the evolution of water-based pigments, binders, and papers. Meticulous documentation of historical "how-to" manuals and archival recipes. It details the physical differences between transparent wash and opaque gouache, as well as the optical mixing of pigments. The catalog examines how watercolor transformed from a sketching medium into a respected fine art competitor of oils. It highlights the evolution of artists' accessories, such as the introduction of moist colors in pans and tube colors. Specific attention to the Victorian period, chronicling the rise of industry standards (like Winsor & Newton products) and breakthroughs such as the introduction of "Chinese White". Conservation & Analysis: The text covers conservation-related topics like pigment permanence, safety standards, and historical framing methods; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 116 pages.…