Bibliograph

How art is made, the craft behind the masterpieces, Debra N. Mancoff

Type

Label

How art is made, the craft behind the masterpieces, Debra N. Mancoff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How art is made

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1400095837

Responsibility statement

Debra N. Mancoff

Sub title

the craft behind the masterpieces

Summary

How Art Is Made looks at renowned works of art from across the centuries and around the globe and asks the intriguingly simple question - how were these works actually made?"This book explores renowned works of art from across the centuries and around the globe, looking at the discoveries and inventions that allowed artists to explore different ways of creating. From oil paint, pastel and pencil, to perspective, collage and immersive spaces, each chapter showcases an artwork which demonstrates the mastery and innovative use of a single material or method, presented as the centerpiece of a capsule history" --, Provided by publisher

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