Art techniques & principles books

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Original Treatises Dating From the Xiith to Xviiith Centuries On the Arts of Painting in Oil ... and On Glass, of Gilding, Dyeing [&c.] With Tr., Prefaces and Notes by Mrs. Merrifield

Original Treatises Dating From the Xiith to Xviiith...

Author: Original Treatises
ISBN: 9781021221254
Format: Paperback
$81.71

"This collection of treatises offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of painters and artisans from the 12th...  Read More >>

Mural or Monumental Decoration: Its Aims and Methods. Comprising Fresco, Encaustic, Water-glass, Mos

Mural or Monumental Decoration: Its Aims and Methods....

Author: William Cave Thomas
ISBN: 9781021421203
Format: Paperback
$63.23

"This practical guide to mural and monumental decoration provides detailed instructions on the various techniques...  Read More >>

Arte Magica Distrutta

Arte Magica Distrutta

Author: Antonio Fiorio
ISBN: 9781021542885
Format: Paperback
$36.83

"Un'ispirazione alchemica per la creazione dell'arte magica distrutta, questa opera offre una visione unica dell'arte...  Read More >>

Painting Popularly Explained, by T.J. Gullick and J. Timbs

Painting Popularly Explained, by T.J. Gullick and J....

Author: John Timbs ,  Thomas John Gullick
ISBN: 9781021679895
Format: Paperback
$63.23

"Originally published in 1861, this guide to painting provides an approachable introduction to the subject. The...  Read More >>

Manuale D'arte Decorative Antica E Moderna...

Manuale D'arte Decorative Antica E Moderna...

Author: Alfredo Melani
ISBN: 9781021313164
Format: Paperback
$105.47

"Uno studio completo e accessibile delle tecniche decorative utilizzate nella storia dell'arte italiana, dalle tradizioni...  Read More >>

Fisiologia E Psicologia Del Colore: Conferenza Tenuta Alla Lega Per L'instituzione Degl' Insegnanti In Bologna, Addì 18 Gennaio 1881

Fisiologia E Psicologia Del Colore: Conferenza Tenuta...

Author: Giuseppe Sergi
ISBN: 9781021556042
Format: Paperback
$36.83

"Una conferenza che discute la fisiologia e la psicologia del colore, tenuta alla Lega per l'Istituzione degli Insegnanti...  Read More >>

Practical Essays On Art: Composition. Light And Shade. The Education Of The Eye. Reproduced Entirely By Photolithography By The Photogravure Co., New York. Arranged And Edited By Edward L. Wilson...; Volume 1

Practical Essays On Art: Composition. Light And Shade....

Author: John Burnet
ISBN: 9781021425805
Format: Paperback
$55.31

"This beautifully illustrated book offers practical guidance on the principles of art composition and the use of...  Read More >>

Notizie Storiche Sull'origine E Progressi Dei Lavori Di Commesso in Pietre Dure Che Si Eseguiscono Nell' I. E R. Stabilimento Di Firenze

Notizie Storiche Sull'origine E Progressi Dei Lavori...

Author: Antonio Zobi
ISBN: 9781021677556
Format: Paperback
$65.87

"Scopri l'affascinante e intricata storia dei lavori di commesso in pietre dure che si eseguono ancora oggi nell'antico...  Read More >>

Batik and Other Pattern Dyeing

Batik and Other Pattern Dyeing

Author: Walter Davis Baker ,  Ida Strawn Baker
ISBN: 9781021405463
Format: Paperback
$47.39

"Batik and Other Pattern Dyeing is a comprehensive guide to the art of fabric dyeing, including the traditional...  Read More >>

Colour Harmony in Theory and Practice

Colour Harmony in Theory and Practice

Author: Arthur B Allen
ISBN: 9781021216755
Format: Paperback
$47.39

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Werner's Nomenclature Of Colours, With Additions By P. Syme

Werner's Nomenclature Of Colours, With Additions By...

Author: Patrick Syme ,  Abraham Gottlob Werner
ISBN: 9781021166548
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"Originally published in 1814, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a remarkable guide to the colors of the natural...  Read More >>

The Art and Science of Gilding;

The Art and Science of Gilding;

Author: Ford & Mimmack (Firm)
ISBN: 9781021229649
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"A practical manual for the traditional craft of gilding, which involves applying thin layers of gold or other metals...  Read More >>

Colors, What They Are and What to Expect of Them

Colors, What They Are and What to Expect of Them

Author: Frederick Maire
ISBN: 9781021254412
Format: Paperback
$55.31

"This book provides an in-depth analysis of color theory, exploring the science behind how we perceive and interpret...  Read More >>

The Handmaid To The Arts, Teachint I. A Perfect Knowledge Of The Materia Pictoria. 2. The Divices Employed For The Making Designs From Natur. 3. The Various Manners Of Golding, Silvering (etc.)

The Handmaid To The Arts, Teachint I. A Perfect Knowledge...

Author: Robert Dossie
ISBN: 9781022355385
Format: Paperback
$71.15

"Originally published in 1764, this influential work was one of the first comprehensive guides to the art of decoration....  Read More >>

Systematisch Geordnetes Handbuch der Ornamentik, vierte Auflage

Systematisch Geordnetes Handbuch der Ornamentik, vierte...

Author: Franz Sales Meyer
ISBN: 9781022360723
Format: Paperback
$81.71

"Franz Sales Meyer präsentiert in diesem Werk ein systematisch geordnetes Handbuch der Ornamentik. This work has...  Read More >>

Students' Text-book Of Color

Students' Text-book Of Color

Author: Ogden Nicholas Rood
ISBN: 9781022412248
Format: Paperback
$63.23

"An essential guide to the science of color, this book offers students a comprehensive introduction to the principles...  Read More >>

The Graphic Arts And Crafts Year Book; Volume 4

The Graphic Arts And Crafts Year Book; Volume 4

Author: Joseph Meadon
ISBN: 9781022332126
Format: Paperback
$71.15

"Filled with practical advice and inspiring examples, this comprehensive guide to graphic arts and crafts is a must-have...  Read More >>

Guida Al Forestiere Per L'augusta Città Di Perugia: Si Pongono In Vista Le Più Eccellenti Pitture, Sculture, Ed Architetture Si' Pubbliche, Che Particolari, Con Alcune Osservazioni Utilissime Anche Per I Professori Delle Belle Arti...

Guida Al Forestiere Per L'augusta Città Di Perugia:...

Author: Baldassarre Orsini
ISBN: 9781022322554
Format: Paperback
$68.51

"This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...  Read More >>

Offizieller Bericht Über Classe Vii (ii. Buchbinder- Und Cartonage-arbeiten, Dann Schreib-, Zeichnen- Und Maler-requisiten) Der Pariser Ausstellung Im Jahre 1867

Offizieller Bericht Über Classe Vii (ii. Buchbinder-...

Author: J Nagel
ISBN: 9781022399846
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"An exhaustive report on bookbinding and art supplies exhibited at the Paris Exhibition of 1867, with detailed descriptions...  Read More >>

Anleitung zur Chemie für Künstler und Fabrikanten

Anleitung zur Chemie für Künstler und Fabrikanten

Author: Gottfried August Hoffmann
ISBN: 9781022269279
Format: Paperback
$68.51

"Dieses Buch ist ein Leitfaden zur Chemie für Künstler und Fabrikanten aus dem 18. Jahrhundert. Es beschreibt die...  Read More >>

A Study of the Artist's Way of Working in the Various Handicrafts and Arts of Design; Volume 1

A Study of the Artist's Way of Working in the Various...

Author: Russell Sturgis
ISBN: 9781022707436
Format: Paperback
$65.87

"Through an examination of various arts and crafts, including pottery, metalworking, and weaving, this book provides...  Read More >>

On Mosaics (generally) And The Superior Advantages, Adaptability And General Use In The Past And Present Age, In Architectural And Other Decorations, Of Enamel Mosaics: Being A Paper Read Before The Leeds Philosophical And Literary Society On

On Mosaics (generally) And The Superior Advantages,...

Author: Antonio Salviati
ISBN: 9781022602120
Format: Paperback
$42.11

"This fascinating paper on the art of mosaics explores the many ways in which it has been employed in architecture...  Read More >>

Synopsis of Practical Perspective, Lineal and Aerial

Synopsis of Practical Perspective, Lineal and Aerial...

Author: Theodore Henry Fielding
ISBN: 9781022787711
Format: Paperback
$50.03

"If you're interested in art or design, you won't want to miss 'Synopsis of Practical Perspective.' This comprehensive...  Read More >>

The Theory of Colouring

The Theory of Colouring

Author: J Bacon
ISBN: 9781022762633
Format: Paperback
$47.39

"Dive into the world of color with J. Bacon's The Theory of Colouring. Whether you're an artist, designer, or just...  Read More >>

Notes On an Informal Talk On Book Illustrations, Inside, and Out: Given Before the Boston Art Students' Association, Feb. 14, 1894

Notes On an Informal Talk On Book Illustrations, Inside,...

Author: Sarah Whitman
ISBN: 9781022741843
Format: Paperback
$36.83

"In this speech, the noted Boston book illustrator Sarah Whitman offers her insights into the art and craft of book...  Read More >>

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