A classic book on the craft of painting including technique and materials.

This is an art book which highlights the possibility of using natural, organic materials as art supplies and inspiration.

Greek and Roman art methods, medieval techniques, tempera painting, van Eyck's revolutionary use of oil paints, Flemish methods of preparing colors, methods of

The combined training and experience of the authors of this classic in the varied activities of painting conservation, cultural research, chemistry, physics, an