Miniature Painting by Joan Willies

Miniature Painting by Joan Willies

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Concerns the traditional art of miniature painting. These small, detailed portraits, originally painted in the style of medieval manuscripts, were often painted by jewellers who set them into pendants or boxes. This book provides an overview of the miniature painting process.

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Miniature Painting by Joan Willies

This guide concerns the traditional art of miniature painting. These small, detailed portraits, originally painted in the style of medieval manuscripts, were often painted by jewellers who set them into pendants or boxes. The paintings were often used for identification. Today the materials and purposes of miniatures has changed, but the techniques remain the same - a process of building luminosity, details and a smooth surface with thin layers of paint. This book provides an overview of the miniature painting process through to how to paint miniature landscapes, still lifes and portraits, colour harmony, use of gold leaf in miniature painting, and painting silhouettes. Step-by-step demonstrations are included.
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ISBN 13 9780823029792
ISBN 10 0823029794
Title Miniature Painting
Author Joan Willies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications
Year published 1995-06-01
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.