Oil Painting: A Handbook For The Use Of Students And Schools (1885)

By Frank Fowler

Book Overview

Oil Painting: A Handbook For The Use Of Students And Schools (1885) by Frank Fowler is a comprehensive guide to the art of oil painting. The book is aimed at students and schools, providing a step-by-step approach to the techniques and materials used in oil painting. The author covers topics such as the preparation of canvas, the use of brushes, the mixing of colors, and the application of paint. The book also includes chapters on composition, perspective, and the use of light and shade. The author provides numerous examples of paintings and sketches to illustrate the techniques discussed in the book. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to beginners and experienced artists alike. Overall, Oil Painting: A Handbook For The Use Of Students And Schools is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning the art of oil 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: 1164860658
• ISBN13: 9781164860655
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"