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Seeing Through Paintings: Physical Examination in Art Historical Studies
Andrea Kirsh
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Description for Seeing Through Paintings: Physical Examination in Art Historical Studies
Paperback. A comprehensive discussion of materials, techniques and condition issues in Western easel paintings from mediaeval times to the present. Series: Materials & Meaning in the Fine Arts. Num Pages: 312 pages, 50 colour plates 217 illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AFC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 200 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1246.
This prize-winning book offers the only comprehensive discussion available on materials, techniques, and condition issues in Western easel paintings from medieval times to the present.
“An essential handbook for the pro, and also a beautifully illustrated primer for the layperson. Kirsh and Levenson teach the most valuable lessons about painting of all: how meanings, material, and techniques are bound up together.”—John Walsh, former director, J. Paul Getty Museum
“Every element of Kirsh and Levenson’s book is smart, concise, and informative. . . . [It is] the essential book on its subject.”—Kenneth Baker, San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle
“A long overdue book with direct ... Read more
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Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
Materials & Meaning in the Fine Arts
Condition
New
Weight
1245g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300094084
SKU
V9780300094084
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-11
About Andrea Kirsh
Andrea Kirsh is an independent scholar and critic. Rustin S. Levenson is conservation director of Rustin Levenson Art Conservation Associates, New York City, and Florida Conservation Associates, Miami.
Reviews for Seeing Through Paintings: Physical Examination in Art Historical Studies
"An essential handbook for the pro, and also a beautifully illustrated primer for the layperson. Kirsh and Levenson teach the most valuable lessons about painting of all: how meanings, material, and techniques are bound up together." John Walsh, former director, J. Paul Getty Museum "Every element of Kirsh and Levenson's book is smart, concise, and informative. It is the essential ... Read more