Since 1940, when it was originally published,The Artist's Handbookhas been indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continuously in print through many editions and has some more than a quarter of a million copies. It is, asAmerican Artist Magazinecalls it, the ""artist's bible,"" an invaluable reference for the painter, sculptor, and printmaker. During the past few years, however, new art movements and new research have led to many changes in the technology of artist's materials. With the assistance of Mayer's widow, Bena, and his colleagues, Viking and Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center at Yale University, have prepared this latest revision of the book, which is now completely updated and expanded.
The Handbook does retain its original, user-friendly format. Mayer intended that this encyclopedic volume be referred to frequently, and he therefore gave specific, practical advice on every aspect of his subject. In addition, he compiled valuable lists for the artist- retail sources for materials, a pigment catalog, a bibliography, and an extensive appendix. And the detailed index makes all of this information immediately accessible.
By:
Ralph Mayer Edited by:
Steven Sheehan Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 242mm,
Width: 164mm,
Spine: 53mm
Weight: 1.123kg ISBN:9780670837014 ISBN 10: 0670837016 Series:Reference Publication Date:31 May 1991 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
