What is tempera? What is foreshortening? What is fresco? These termsand more than 100 othersare explained and illustrated in Looking at Paintings.First published in 1992, Looking at Paintingsnow thoroughly revised and expandedpresents concise and readable explanations of the technical terms most often countered by museum-goers. This new edition pays special attention to the processes and methods of paintings conservation; it also offers definitions and examples of materials and techniquessuch as color field and collagethat did not appear in the earlier volume. With illustrations, all in color, that have been specially chosen from the masterpieces in the J. Paul Getty Museum and other collections, this book will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of painting.
What is tempera? What is foreshortening? What is fresco? These termsand more than 100 othersare explained and illustrated in Looking at Paintings.First published in 1992, Looking at Paintingsnow thoroughly revised and expandedpresents concise and readable explanations of the technical terms most often countered by museum-goers. This new edition pays special attention to the processes and methods of paintings conservation; it also offers definitions and examples of materials and techniquessuch as color field and collagethat did not appear in the earlier volume. With illustrations, all in color, that have been specially chosen from the masterpieces in the J. Paul Getty Museum and other collections, this book will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of painting.
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