Modern Pigments And Their Vehicles (1908)

By Frederick Maire

Book Overview

Modern Pigments and Their Vehicles is a comprehensive guide to pigments and their use in painting and other applications. Written by Frederick Maire and originally published in 1908, this book covers the chemistry, properties, and uses of a wide range of pigments, including both natural and synthetic varieties. Maire also discusses the various vehicles or mediums that are used to bind pigments and create different types of paint, such as oil, watercolor, and tempera. The book includes detailed descriptions of individual pigments, their history, and their properties, as well as practical advice on how to mix and use them effectively. This classic reference work is still highly regarded by artists, art historians, and scientists today, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of pigments and painting.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163902705
• ISBN13: 9781163902707
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"