The Technique of Icon Painting

by Ramos-Poqu

Paperback, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

755.2

Collection

Publication

Search Pr Ltd (1994), Edition: First Edition (US) First Printing, 80 pages

Description

Presented as a step-by-step practical course, this book brings to life the sacred and beautiful art of Byzantine icon painting with many examples, all illustrated in colour. It discusses initial composition, preparation of a panel, oil and water gilding and egg tempera technique - it is a source book on the history, technique and meaning of icon painting.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

80 p.; 8.5 x 0.25 inches

ISBN

0819216240 / 9780819216243
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