The Materials and Craft of Early Iconographers
Author:   Mihaela D. Leonida
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2014 ed.
ISBN:  

9783319048277


Pages:   136
Publication Date:   07 April 2014
Format:   Paperback
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The Materials and Craft of Early Iconographers


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This book describes in detail the materials and techniques used by medieval iconographers. It offers information about the natural sources, the raw materials, the tools and the technologies involved in preparing them. The book allows entry into the secretive world of very knowledgeable and skilled artisans, about which very little is known. Topics covered include raw materials, pigments, binders, solvents, adhesives, inks and varnishes. Special chapters will be dedicated to the fresco technique as practiced by the early iconographers, grinding, painting on glass and the training/apprenticeship of these craftsmen.

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Author:   Mihaela D. Leonida
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2014 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.409kg
ISBN:  

9783319048277


ISBN 10:   3319048279
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   07 April 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

The Technical Part of The Painter’s Manuals Compiled and Used by Early Iconographers: Historic Notes.- Materials from Natural Sources and Those Prepared in the Iconographer’s Studio or in the Peasant Household.- Pigments.- Gilding.- Adhesives Prepared from Vegetal and Animal Sources Used by Iconographers.- Varnishes.- Inks Prepared and Used by Iconographers.- About Grinding.- Iconographers and the Fresco Technique.- Icons on Glass: Materials and Technique.- The apprenticeship of an Iconographer.

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