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How to paint like the old masters

Sheppard, Joseph, 1930-1983
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This is a glorious 25th anniversary reissue of this classic book. Illuminating & fascinating, it covers the classic art techniques perfected by 16th and 17th century masters. These include Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Titian & Reuben, all enhanced with full-colour demonstrations.This illuminating and fascinating book, reissued for the 25th anniversary of its publication, covers the techniques perfected by 16th and 17th century masters, studying protraits by Titian, Caravaggio, Reubens and Rembrandt and many more. In this unique book, Joseph Sheppard, a leading contemporary painter, shows you in detailed, full-colour demonstrations the variety of oil painting techniques perfected by the old masters. The techniques Sheppard describes cover the full spectrum from the direct painting (alla prima) of Rubens and Hals to the elaborate underpainting and glazing methods of Rembrandt and Titian. Each chapter is devoted to a different master covering his background, style and techniques.
Main title:
How to paint like the old masters / by Joseph Sheppard.
Author:
Edition:
Paperback edition
Imprint:
New York : Watson-Guptill, 1983.New York : Watson-Guptill, 1983.©1979
Collation:
143 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 31 cm.
Notes:
First published 1979 under title: Learning from the old masters.Includes index.Bibliography: p. 141.
ISBN:
082302671X (paperback)9780823026715 (paperback)
Dewey class:
751.45
Language:
English
BRN:
419951
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
North Melbourne Library-Art and CultureARTS 751.45 SHEPOn loan - Due: 14 Jul 2026
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