The Materials and Techniques of Medieval Painting by Daniel V Thompson - 1956

green cover have some chipping at some fading have some tanning paperback good condition for its age being 60+ years old probably – definitive English translation of -Il Libro Dell'Arte- a medieval Florentine manuscript 15th-century describes technical methods of medieval artists written originally a general introduction to our techniques medieval students she wanted to become practicing artists translated DVD Thompson fascinating reading. Making tinted, papers making charcoal pencils, manufacturing various kinds of black, making ultramarine from lapis lazuli, gilded stone not a rotter recipe book but experiment with techniques suggested by Centino Cenntini-now this one just character there are probably newer editions out there – see pictures maybe this will do it maybe it won't. you'll know by looking at the pictures, I try to note all defects,so you can make an informed buying decision... At least you know what you're getting into Expedited Shipping available I have a good description and pictures, however books can be an expensive purchase, how does one sell expensive books without pictures & ensure happiness ,no buyers remorse.I actually-photograph hand enter & research every book listed, no scanner no generic catch phrase description..Ruth Reaser..LAX Vespa --Dover edition first print/published 1956 is an abridged and unaltered reproduction of the first edition is published through special arrangement through Alan & Unwin=first edition green cover first printing Dover Art Instruction Paperback: 256 pages Dover Publications (June 1, 1956) English ISBN-10: 0486203271 ISBN-13: 978-0486203270 BLUE CRAFT BX fba rt 2166