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The Craftsman'S Handbook: 'Il Libro Dell' Arte',Used
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This Is D. V. Thompson'S Definitive English Translation Of Il Libro Dell'Arte, An Intriguing Guide To Methods Of Painting, Written In Fifteenthcentury Florence. Embodying The Secrets And Techniques Of The Great Masters, It Served As An Art Student'S Introduction To The Ways Of His Craft.Anyone Who Has Ever Looked At A Medieval Painting And Marveled At The Brilliance Of Color And Quality Of Surface That Have Endured For 500 Years Should Find This Fascinating Reading. It Describes Such Lost Arts As Gilding Stone, Making Mosaics Of Crushed Eggshell, Fashioning Saints' Diadems, Coloring Parchment, Making Goat Glue, And Regulating Your Life In The Interests Of Decorum Which Meant Shunning Women, The Greatest Cause Of Unsteady Hands In Artists. You Are Told How To Make Green Drapery, Black For Monks' Robes, Trees And Plants, Oils, Beards In Fresco, And The Proper Proportions Of A Man'S Body. ('I Will Not Tell You About The Irrational Animals Because You Will Never Discover Any System Of Proportion In Them.') So Practical Are The Details That Readers Might Be Tempted To Experiment With The Methods Given Here For Their Own Amusement And Curiosity.Today Artists Are No Longer Interested In Specific Directions On Keeping Miniver Tails From Becoming Motheaten. The Craftsman'S Handbook, In Which These Are Ordinary Parts Of The Artist'S Work, Appears Quaint And Nave To Us. And That Is Much Of Its Charm. But When We Remember The Magnificent Mosaics, Paintings, And Frescoes These Methods Produced, The Book Takes On An Even Greater Value As A Touchstone To Another Age.'Recommended To The Student Of Art.' Craft Horizons.'Obviously Of Great Merit.' Art Material Trade News.'Delightful Flavor.' New York Herald Tribune.Recommended In Harvard List Of Great Books On Art, Shaw'S List Of Books For College Libraries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of The Craftsman's Handbook? A: The Craftsman's Handbook focuses on the methods and techniques of painting as described by Cennino d'Andrea Cennini in fifteenth-century Florence.
- Q: Who translated The Craftsman's Handbook into English? A: The definitive English translation of The Craftsman's Handbook was done by D. V. Thompson.
- Q: What kind of techniques does the book cover? A: The book covers various painting techniques, including gilding, making mosaics, and preparing colors, as well as practical advice for artists.
- Q: Is The Craftsman's Handbook suitable for beginners in art? A: Yes, The Craftsman's Handbook serves as an introduction to art methods and is recommended for art students and beginners.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The Craftsman's Handbook was published on June 1, 1954.
- Q: How many pages does The Craftsman's Handbook contain? A: The Craftsman's Handbook contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What edition of The Craftsman's Handbook is available? A: This listing features the 2nd Edition of The Craftsman's Handbook.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The Craftsman's Handbook is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any special features of this book? A: The book includes detailed descriptions of traditional art methods and is noted for its historical significance in art education.
- Q: Can I use The Craftsman's Handbook for practical experiments? A: Yes, many readers find the practical details in the book intriguing for experimentation with traditional art techniques.