Cennini, Cennio D'Andrea
Craftsman's Handbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486200545
- author:
- Cennini, Cennio D'Andrea
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1954
- Pages:
- 142
- Dimensions:
- 13.72 x 1.02 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Decorative arts & crafts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Craftsman's Handbook is a 15th-century guide to the methods of painting, offering insight into the techniques of the great masters. Written in fifteenth-century Florence, this book provides a unique glimpse into the art student's introduction to their craft.
Within its pages, you'll discover the secrets of lost arts such as gilding stone, making mosaics of crushed eggshell, and coloring parchment. The book also covers the practical aspects of painting, including the proper proportions of a man's body, green drapery, and black for monks' robes. These detailed instructions may seem quaint to modern artists, but they produced magnificent mosaics, paintings, and frescoes in their time.
Translated into English, this book provides a fascinating reading experience for anyone interested in the history of art. Its value lies not only in its historical significance but also in its practical applications, making it a unique and captivating read for art enthusiasts.
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