The Mastery Of Oil Painting

by Frederic Taubes

The Mastery of Oil Painting is a comprehensive guide to the art of oil painting by Frederic Taubes. This book is designed for artists of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced painters. It covers everything from the basics of oil painting to advanced techniques and styles. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of oil painting. The first section covers the materials and tools needed for oil painting, including paints, brushes, canvases, and other supplies. The second section covers the basics of color theory and mixing, as well as techniques for applying paint to the canvas. The third section of the book focuses on composition and design, providing tips and tricks for creating balanced and visually appealing paintings. The fourth section covers advanced techniques such as glazing, impasto, and alla prima painting. Throughout the book, Taubes provides step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations to help readers understand each concept and technique. He also includes examples of his own paintings to demonstrate how these techniques can be used in real-world situations. Overall, The Mastery of Oil Painting is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning the art of oil painting. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to create beautiful and captivating works of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166130126
• ISBN13: 9781166130121
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"