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Author Mayer, Ralph, 1895-1979.

Title The artist's handbook of materials and techniques / by Ralph Mayer.

Publication Info. New York : Viking, 1991
©1991

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 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  751 M45B    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Reference Material  Ref. 751 M468A    In-Library Use Only
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  751 MA    Check Shelf
Edition Fifth edition, revised and updated / by Steven Sheehan.
Description xv, 761 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 675-711) and index.
Contents Pigments -- Oil painting -- Acrylics -- Tempera painting -- Grounds for oil and tempera painting -- Watercolor and gouache -- Pastel -- Encaustic painting -- Mural painting -- Solvents and thinners -- Gums, casein, glues, waxes -- Chemistry -- Conservation of pictures.
Summary Provides information on materials and methods used by the art profession.
Subject Painting -- Technique.
Artists' materials.
Artists' materials. (OCoLC)fst00817674
Painting -- Technique. (OCoLC)fst01050624
Malen (DE-588)4037213-3
Maltechnik (DE-588)4125812-5
Werkstoff (DE-588)4065579-9
Painting -- Technique.
Artists' materials.
Added Author Sheehan, Steven.
Other Form: Online version: Mayer, Ralph, 1895-1979. Artist's handbook of materials and techniques. 5th ed., rev. and updated. New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Viking, 1991 (OCoLC)607925683
Online version: Mayer, Ralph, 1895-1979. Artist's handbook of materials and techniques. 5th ed., rev. and updated. New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Viking, 1991 (OCoLC)631956215
ISBN 0670837016 (hardback)
9780670837014 (hardback)
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