The Mayer Ralph : Artist'S Handbook

Informationen zum Autor Ralph Mayer Klappentext Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has been indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continuously in print through many editions and has some more than a quarter of a million copies. It is, as American Artist Magazine calls it, the "artist's bible," an invaluable reference for the painter, sculptor, and printmaker. During the past few years, however, new art movements and new research have led to many changes in the technology of artist's materials. With the assistance of Mayer's widow, Bena, and his colleagues, Viking and Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center at Yale University, have prepared this latest revision of the book, which is now completely updated and expanded. The Handbook does retain its original, user-friendly format. Mayer intended that this encyclopedic volume be referred to frequently, and he therefore gave specific, practical advice on every aspect of his subject. In addition, he compiled valuable lists for the artist: retail sources for materials, a pigment catalog, a bibliography, and an extensive appendix. And the detailed index makes all of this information immediately accessible. Zusammenfassung Since 1940! when it was originally published! The Artist's Handbook has been indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continuously in print through many editions and has some more than a quarter of a million copies. It is! as American Artist Magazine calls it! the "artist's bible!" an invaluable reference for the painter! sculptor! and printmaker. During the past few years! however! new art movements and new research have led to many changes in the technology of artist's materials. With the assistance of Mayer's widow! Bena! and his colleagues! Viking and Steven Sheehan! Director of the Ralph Mayer Center at Yale University! have prepared this latest revision of the book! which is now completely updated and expanded. The Handbook does retain its original! user-friendly format. Mayer intended that this encyclopedic volume be referred to frequently! and he therefore gave specific! practical advice on every aspect of his subject. In addition! he compiled valuable lists for the artist: retail sources for materials! a pigment catalog! a bibliography! and an extensive appendix. And the detailed index makes all of this information immediately accessible. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Artist's Handbook of Materials and TechniquesPreface 1. Introductory Notes Drawing. Painting. Binders: how they work; the characteristic appearances of different types. Adhesion of materials to surfaces: importance of fresh paint. Balanced formulas. Color stability. Permanence of paintings. The artist's responsibility toward permanence and the control of effects. Homemade materials. Quality in ready-made supplies. Standard specifications for artists' materials. Modern paint technology. Choice among tube colors. Historical notes: review of materials and methods of the various periods in art; origins of traditional painting processes. Records and documents. "Secrets of the Old Masters." Influence of craftsmanship on artists' work. The development of new techniques and the re-creation of traditional effects. 2. Pigments A note of caution. What they are. Body color and glaze. Requirements for a paint pigment. Classifications, general characteristics, types, grades, and properties. Lakes. Reduced pigments. Mass tone and undertone. Composition. Nomenclature. A catalog descriptive list of pigments arranged alphabetically. A list of ASTM approved pigments with descriptions and specifications. Permanent palettes of traditional pigments for the various techniques of painting. Additional information on the pigments in general use, mat...

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Ralph Mayer

Klappentext
Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has been indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continuously in print through many editions and has some more than a quarter of a million copies. It is, as American Artist Magazine calls it, the "artist's bible," an invaluable reference for the painter, sculptor, and printmaker. During the past few years, however, new art movements and new research have led to many changes in the technology of artist's materials. With the assistance of Mayer's widow, Bena, and his colleagues, Viking and Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center at Yale University, have prepared this latest revision of the book, which is now completely updated and expanded.

The Handbook does retain its original, user-friendly format. Mayer intended that this encyclopedic volume be referred to frequently, and he therefore gave specific, practical advice on every aspect of his subject. In addition, he compiled valuable lists for the artist: retail sources for materials, a pigment catalog, a bibliography, and an extensive appendix. And the detailed index makes all of this information immediately accessible.

Zusammenfassung
Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has been indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continuously in print through many editions and has some more than a quarter of a million copies. It is, as American Artist Magazine calls it, the "artist's bible," an invaluable reference for the painter, sculptor, and printmaker. During the past few years, however, new art movements and new research have led to many changes in the technology of artist's materials. With the assistance of Mayer's widow, Bena, and his colleagues, Viking and Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center at Yale University, have prepared this latest revision of the book, which is now completely updated and expanded.

The Handbook does retain its original, user-friendly format. Mayer intended that this encyclopedic volume be referred to frequently, and he therefore gave specific, practical advice on every aspect of his subject. In addition, he compiled valuable lists for the artist: retail sources for materials, a pigment catalog, a bibliography, and an extensive appendix. And the detailed index makes all of this information immediately accessible.

Inhalt
The Artist's Handbook of Materials and TechniquesPreface
1. Introductory Notes
Drawing. Painting. Binders: how they work; the characteristic appearances of different types. Adhesion of materials to surfaces: importance of fresh paint. Balanced formulas. Color stability. Permanence of paintings. The artist's responsibility toward permanence and the control of effects. Homemade materials. Quality in ready-made supplies. Standard specifications for artists' materials. Modern paint technology. Choice among tube colors. Historical notes: review of materials and methods of the various periods in art; origins of traditional painting processes. Records and documents. "Secrets of the Old Masters." Influence of craftsmanship on artists' work. The development of new techniques and the re-creation of traditional effects.
2. Pigments
A note of caution. What they are. Body color and glaze. Requirements for a paint pigment. Classifications, general characteristics, types, grades, and properties. Lakes. Reduced pigments. Mass tone and undertone. Composition. Nomenclature. A catalog descriptive list of pigments arranged alphabetically. A list of ASTM approved pigments with descriptions and specifications. Permanent palettes of traditional pigments for the various techniques of painting. Additional information on the pigments in general use, matching of color. Permanence of pigments. Restricted palettes. Variation in hues of tube col…

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