The Art Of Fresco Painting: As Practiced By The Old Italian And Spanish Masters (1846) - Paperback

by Mary Philadelphia Merrifield (Author)

""The Art of Fresco Painting: As Practiced By The Old Italian and Spanish Masters"" is a book written by Mary Philadelphia Merrifield and published in 1846. The book is a comprehensive guide to the technique of fresco painting, as it was practiced by the old Italian and Spanish masters. The book covers the history and development of fresco painting, the materials and tools used in the process, and the techniques used to create frescoes. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to prepare the surface for fresco painting, how to apply the pigments, and how to create the various effects and textures that are characteristic of frescoes. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of frescoes from the old Italian and Spanish masters, providing readers with a visual reference for the techniques and styles discussed in the text. Overall, ""The Art of Fresco Painting"" is a valuable resource for artists, art historians, and anyone interested in the history and technique of fresco painting.With A Preliminary Inquiry Into The Nature Of The Colors Used In Fresco Painting, With Observation And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.