Preparation for Painting: The Artist's Choice and Its Consequences

Contributor(s): Doherty, Tiarna (Editor), Heydenreich, Gunnar (Editor), Ridge, Jacqueline (Editor), Townsend, Joyce H (Editor)

ISBN: 9781904982326

Publisher: Archetype Publications

Binding Types:

Paperback

$90.00

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$102.95 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$101.75 (100+ copies: $101.00)

List/retail price:

$90.00

Pub Date: July 1, 2008

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.50" H x 11.50" L x 8.20" W ( 1.60 lbs) 192 pages

BISAC Categories:

Art | Techniques | Painting General | Conservation and Preservation | Reference

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: This volume explores the vital role of ground layers in shaping a painting's texture, luminosity, and longevity. Topics include materials and techniques, optical properties, terminology, and their impact on conservation decisions. Drawing on technical studies, reconstructions, and historical sources, the volume offers new perspecti