The Handbook of Painted Decoration: The Tools, Materials, and Step-by-Step Techniques of Trompe L'Oeil Painting
by Guegan, Yannick; Le Puil, Roger
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- as new
- Hardcover
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- As New/As New
- ISBN 10
- 0393730018
- ISBN 13
- 9780393730012
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About This Item
NY: Norton, 1996. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published NY: W. W. Norton & Company, 1996. 4to., 9" x 12", 474pp., 830 illustrations, 775 in color. Gray linen cloth with silver spine titles. "The essential reference for amateur and professional alike, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is the first book to cover the whole spectrum of trompe l'oeil decorative painting, from classic marbling and wood graining to ancient techniques of decorative painting that have been nearly forgotten. In this authoritative and practical guide, two distinguished teachers and award-winning artist-painters share their knowledge and the secrets of their trade, providing clear step-by-step instruction on all the techniques and expert advice on tools and materials. From the simplest geometric borders to panoramic murals, they cover every conceivable subject, providing a vast repertoire of fine visual effects. Among them are: basic patinas and variations, marble, wood, bricks and stonework, mosaics, ivory, terracotta, mother-of-pearl, leather, parchment, decorative friezes and ornamental devices, drapery, trelliswork, and many other faux materials." As new in as new dust jacket. . Hard. As New/As New. 4to.
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- The Wild Muse (US)
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- Title
- The Handbook of Painted Decoration: The Tools, Materials, and Step-by-Step Techniques of Trompe L'Oeil Painting
- Author
- Guegan, Yannick; Le Puil, Roger
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- ISBN 10
- 0393730018
- ISBN 13
- 9780393730012
- Publisher
- Norton
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1996
- Size
- 4to
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture & Design; Antiques & Collectibles;
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