Overview

This handbook is aimed at students and others who wish to learn the techniques of artefact illustration, regardless of ability or previous experience. It includes comprehensive advice on many aspects of archaeological artefact illustration from equipment and materials to the preparation of finished artwork for printing. This profusely illustrated volume treats the various techniques to overcome the difficulties of translating three-dimensional objects into two-dimensional illustrations.

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Author:   N. Griffiths ,  Anne Jenner ,  Christine Wilson
Publisher:   Archetype Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Archetype Publications Ltd
Edition:   Revised edition
Volume:   No. 13
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 30.10cm
Weight:   0.422kg
ISBN:  

9781873132005

ISBN 10:   187313200
Pages:   120
Publication Date:   01 January 1990
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Acknowledgements Introduction: Historical background General Principles Setting up a drawing office: Illustration materials Drawing objects: Introduction Copper and its alloys Iron and steel Lead, pewter and tin Gold and silver Glass Stone Ceramic objects Organic materials: Bone, ivory, horn and antler/Wood/Leather Combination of materials, inlays, coatings and colours Textiles The illustration of ceramic vessels: Specialist materials Standard conventions and the drawing process Reconstruction Handles, handle sections, spouts and lips Body sections Characterisation and shading Methods of depicting decoration Samian ware Glass vessels Drawing flint and stone tools: Background information The process and conventions of drawing Mounting and finishing Bibliography: General: techniques and materials Publications illustrating various styles: Objects/Textiles/Pottery/Flint and stone tools

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