Greek and Roman Methods of Painting
Greek and Roman Methods of Painting
Some Comments on the Statements Made by Pliny and Vitruvius about Wall and Panel Painting
A. P. Laurie
July 2014
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9781107416307
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Originally published in 1910, this book analyses Greek and Roman painting techniques, using evidence from ancient writings and archaeological remains, including those from Pompeii. Laurie examines how ancient artists could have created certain colours from natural ingredients and the influence of ancient Egyptian methods on Graeco-Roman artists over time. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient art and artistic techniques.
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July 2014Paperback
9781107416307
140 pages
198 × 129 × 8 mm
0.15kg
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Table of Contents
- Greek and Roman methods of painting: some comments on the statements made by Pliny and Vitruvius about wall and panel painting.
