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What every artist needs to know about paints & colors / David Pyle

Catalog Data

Author:
Pyle, David  Search this
Physical description:
144 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
2000
C2000
Contents:
Introduction : Who needs this book? -- Color of history, or what colors would Rembrandt choose today? -- Color my world : the emotional impact of color -- Film critics : making great color and making it stick -- Making the grade : the standards for artists' and student colors -- Putting it down : knowing and using your medium -- Watercolor ; Oil color ; Acrylic color -- Virtual paintbrush : art and computers -- Don't hold your breath! health and safety -- There's more? Other resources
Summary:
Discusses the makeup of paint and other materials and explains how to choose and mix paint correctly to achieve desired and long lasting results. Provides historical information on paint, including what the masters used and why; covers watercolor, oil, and acrylic paints; discusses safety; and lists other print and Web resources.
Topic:
Pigments  Search this
Color  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1062503