The Theory And Practice Of Watercolor Painting: Elucidated In A Series Of Letters (1840)

By George Barret

Book Overview

The Theory and Practice of Watercolor Painting: Elucidated in a Series of Letters (1840) is a comprehensive guide to watercolor painting authored by George Barret. The book is written in the form of a series of letters that Barret wrote to his students, providing a personal and conversational tone to the text.The book covers a wide range of topics related to watercolor painting, including the history of the art form, the materials and tools needed for painting, and the techniques and principles of watercolor painting. Barret also discusses the importance of color theory, composition, and perspective in creating successful watercolor paintings.Throughout the book, Barret provides detailed instructions and examples for his readers, including step-by-step demonstrations of various painting techniques. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts he discusses.Overall, The Theory and Practice of Watercolor Painting is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about watercolor painting or improving their skills in the medium. Barret's clear and concise writing style, combined with his extensive knowledge and experience in the field, make this book a valuable addition to any artist's library.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: 1104403129
• ISBN13: 9781104403126
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"