Modern Watercolor: Including Some Chapters On Current Day Art (1917)

By Romilly Fedden

Book Overview

Modern Watercolor: Including Some Chapters On Current Day Art is a book written by Romilly Fedden and first published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of watercolor painting, covering everything from the basics of color theory and composition to more advanced techniques and methods. The book is divided into several sections, with the first section covering the basics of watercolor painting, including the materials needed, color mixing, and techniques for applying paint to paper. The second section focuses on composition and design, discussing topics such as balance, proportion, and perspective. The third section of the book is devoted to more advanced techniques, such as layering, glazing, and wet-on-wet painting. The fourth section covers the use of watercolor in landscape painting, while the fifth section deals with the use of watercolor in portraiture. In addition to these practical sections, the book also includes several chapters on the history and current state of watercolor painting as an art form. Fedden discusses the work of notable watercolor artists throughout history and offers insights into the contemporary watercolor scene. Overall, Modern Watercolor: Including Some Chapters On Current Day Art is a comprehensive guide to the art of watercolor painting that is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. Its combination of practical advice and historical context makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this popular medium.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: 1120007437
• ISBN13: 9781120007438
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"