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The Technique of Icon Painting
by Guillem Ramos-Poqui
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- Hardcover
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- Condition
- Near Fine Condition/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0855326476
- ISBN 13
- 9780855326470
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Burns & Oates / Search Press, London, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. Using a selection of Byzantine reproductions, and his own and his students' paintings, the author explains the techniques simply and clearly, according to the Byzantine style and tradition. Full colour illustrations accompany step-by-step instructions which guide the reader through all the various stages, from the initial composition and drawing and the preparation of the panel, through to the final application of colour. Both oil gilding and water gilding are discussed in detail and there is a useful section on egg tempera technique which will prove an invaluable aid to both beginners and experienced painters alike. This is a lively, informative and inspiring book which will appeal to all those interested in the artistic and spiritual aspects of this sacred tradition. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 80 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. blue cloth. Includes selected bibliography & index with also Byzantine alphabet & inscriptions plus biblical readings for selected icons in this book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; Religious Art; Icons; Sacred Art; Religion & Theology. ISBN: 0855326476. ISBN/EAN: 9780855326470. Inventory No: 4540. . 9780855326470
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4540
- Title
- The Technique of Icon Painting
- Author
- Guillem Ramos-Poqui
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0855326476
- ISBN 13
- 9780855326470
- Publisher
- Burns & Oates / Search Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- BZDB227 Art/Icons/Religion & Theology/Religious Art/Sacred Art/Art Technique Art & Design; Religious Art; Icons; Sacred Art; Religion & Theology. Unbranded ISBN: 0855326476 EAN: 9780855326470 Guillem Ramos-Poqui The Technique of Icon Paintin
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