Railing, Patricia

14th Century Colour Palettes - Volume 2

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ISBN 13:
9780946311248
author:
Railing, Patricia
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Artists Bookworks
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
130
Dimensions:
0.7 x 16.8 x 16.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£15.84

Description

Discover the art of 14th-century colour palettes in this unique collection. From manuscript illumination to fresco painting, recipes for pigments used by artists across Italy, France and Flanders are revealed.

Experiments with colours were documented by painters, including Cennino Cennini's detailed descriptions of pigments used in fresco painting. This book brings together these historical accounts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the craft of Giotto and other masters of the time.

With 130 pages of colour plates and recipes, this collection is a valuable resource for art historians, colour theorists and anyone interested in the science behind pigment production.

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