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The artist's handbook of materials and techniques

Mayer, Ralph1999
Books, Manuscripts
First published in 1940, this is the fifth edition of Ralph Mayer's book. It is designed as a reference guide to the materials necessary for the modern artist. Techniques for watercolour, oil and acrylic painting are included.The Artist's Handbook has become an indispensable reference work for thousands of practising artists all over the world. This fifth edition has been prepared by Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center, Yale University School of Art. It has been systematically revised and expanded to take account of the latest research. Once again, it has been edited for the British market.
Edition:
5th ed., rev. and expanded / by Steven Sheehan.
Imprint:
London : Faber, 1991.
Collation:
xv, 761p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 1982.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780571143313 (pbk)
Dewey class:
751
LC class:
ND1500
Language:
English
BRN:
2070056
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