A Manual Of Fresco And Encaustic Painting - William Benjamin Sarsfield Taylor - Bog

""A Manual Of Fresco And Encaustic Painting: Containing Ample Instructions For Executing Works Of These Descriptions"" is a book written by William Benjamin Sarsfield Taylor in 1843. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the techniques of fresco and encaustic painting, two ancient forms of art that involve painting on walls and surfaces using pigments and wax. The author provides detailed instructions on the preparation of the surfaces, the mixing of pigments and wax, and the application of the paint. The book also includes illustrations and examples of fresco and encaustic paintings, as well as a brief history of these art forms. This book is an invaluable resource for artists, art historians, and anyone interested in the history and techniques of fresco and encaustic painting.With A Historical Memoir Of These Arts From The Earliest Period.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.