Carlson, J.F.
Guide to Landscape Painting
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486229270
- author:
- Carlson, J.F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1973
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 1.27 x 27.94 centimetres
- Genre:
- Art techniques & principles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John F. Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and principles of landscape painting. Written by a renowned American painter and teacher, this book provides valuable advice on the choice of subject, color, and composition, as well as the physical nature of landscapes. With 34 reproductions of the author's own work and 58 explanatory diagrams, this book offers a wealth of information for both beginners and experienced artists. The book covers a range of topics, including angles and values, aerial and linear perspective, and the emotional properties of line and mass in composition. It also provides guidance on the use of materials, such as canvas, palette, colors, and brushes, as well as techniques like texture, glazing, and varnishing. This guide is designed to be a reference book, to be read at leisure and consulted as needed to solve problems and improve skills. Through its clear and insightful explanations, John F. Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting provides a broad and honest view of the subject, making it a valuable resource for artists of all levels.
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