Doherty, Tiarna
Looking at Paintings: A Guide to Technical Terms
- ISBN 13:
- 9780892369720
- author:
- Doherty, Tiarna
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Getty Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 100
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Art / Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Understanding the technical terms behind famous paintings is easier than you think. Looking at Paintings: A Guide to Technical Terms by Tiarna Doherty and Anne T. Woollett provides concise explanations of over 100 key terms, from tempera to fresco.
The book features colour illustrations from renowned artworks in the J. Paul Getty Museum and other collections, helping you to better appreciate the processes and methods behind these masterpieces. With a focus on painting conservation techniques and materials, this revised edition is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of art.
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