num_pages: 384
description: An artist's materials--the bold brushstrokes of a Van Gogh oil painting, the sparkling gold leaf in a Byzantine mosaic, the fragile translucence of a porcelain vase--are not just the accessories of his or her work. They are the physical embodiment of the artist's creative vision and areflection of the historical context in which they were used.This latest volume in the popular Guide to Imagery series discusses the materials and processes used in eight painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mosaics, ceramics, glass, and metalwork. Within each of these categories, Antonella Fuga examines the range of materials and techniquesthat have developed over the centuries. For instance, in the chapter on drawing, she analyzes the use of charcoal, red chalk, and pastels, among other media. Capsule descriptions in the margins list essential information about the subject under discussion, and details of the artworks employed asexamples are called out. The book concludes with a brief overview of contemporary techniques.Richly illustrated with artworks from many of the world's important museums, this book provides art enthusiasts with new insights into the creation of many of the world's great masterpieces.
language: English
title: Artists' Techniques and Materials
titlecomplete: Artists' Techniques and Materials (A Guide to Imagery)
genres: Nonfiction, Art History, Reference, Art
ratings_count: 33
series: A Guide to Imagery
publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum