The art of the old masters
as told by Cennino Cennini in 1437, how they ground and mixed their colours, painted their pictures and miniatures, tinted their papers, made their varnishes, etc., etc. A reference work for the artist, picture collector, and others.

Description

Main Author

Cennini, Cennino, 15th cent.

Language(s)

English

Published

New York, Harper, 1899.

Edition

Newly tr., with copious disquisitions, notes, and additional information, by Christiana J. Herringham.

Subjects

Miniature painting.
Collectors and collecting.
Tempera painting.
Gilding. > Gilding. / cn
Mural painting and decoration.
Colors.
Painting > Painting / Technique.

Note

On cover: The book of the art of Cennino Cennini.

Physical Description

xxxviii + 288 p. front. diagr.

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