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\"What is tempera? What is foreshortening? What is fresco? What is a pentimento? This book offers definitions of these and other techniques, processes, and materials used by painters for centuries. Its numerous illustrations--chosen from the masterpieces in the J. Paul Getty Museum and in London's National Gallery and other British institutions--provide a rich and informative history of the medium. Like other volumes in this series, Looking at Paintings presents concise and readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered by museum-goers. It will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of painting.\"--Back cover Dawson W. Carr And Mark Leonard. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 83).

Author

DAWSON W.CARR AND MARK LEONARD, Dawson W. Carr and Mark Leonard, Carr, Dawson W., Leonard, Mark, Dawson W Carr, Mark Leonard, Dawson William Carr

Publisher

J. Paul Getty Museum in association with British Museum Press

Published

1992

Language

EN

ISBN

9780714117256

Subjects

Art, Arts

Rating

3.83 / 5 (6 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14