Artists Pigments Tapa dura - 1982

Butterworth Scientific, 1982. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:0408709456

The period between the late 16th century and early 19th century saw significant changes in the colors available to painters the particular value of this book is the very detailed examination given to the primary documentary sources of this important. During which the transition from medieval to modern colours took place it thus provides the necessary complement to the work of analytical scientists concerned with the identification of pigments

London: Butterworth Scientific , 1982. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 236 pages, [8]p of plates: ill. (some col); 26cm. Contentss: Literary sources: manuscripts and printer books, sixteenth century to mid-seventeenth century -- Literary sources: printed books, 1650-1835 -- Sources for the history of the colour trade -- Inorganic blues -- Organic blues -- Greens -- Inorganic yellows -- Organic yellows -- Inorganic reds and purples -- Organic reds -- Browns, blacks, greys -- Whites -- Science and art. Subjects: Painting, English Information services.Painting, English; Bibliography. Painting, Modern Information services. Pigments History.