The Harpercollins Concise Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques: In-Depth Explanations and Examples Covering More Than 3200 Entries with Extensive Line Drawings (HarperCollins Dictionaries) [Paperback]

Ralph Mayer (Author)

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Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: HarperReference; 2nd edition edition (31 Jan 1992)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0064610128
ISBN-13: 978-0064610124
Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 13.5 x 3 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,823,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

What artists work with, clearly explained 24 Oct 2003

By "brianmclean" - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

There are plenty of dictionaries of artists around, in book form or on the web. Far fewer are the books to explain how fine and applied artists go about their business and define the techniques and materials artists use. This is essential knowledge for young people preparing to study art or art history, and I'd certainly recommend this book to them. But for everyone who loves paintings and other art objects, the extra technical knowledge this dictionary gives will add to the enjoyment and enlightenment gained from visiting a gallery or museum. It is an excellent introduction to a complex subject, by Ralph Mayer of Yale University School of Art, and first appeared in 1991.

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A Great Addition to the Personal Fine Art Library 30 May 2011

By la femme artiste - Published on Amazon.com

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I am one of those people who knows beyond the shadow of a doubt that the process-centered sensual approach to creativity is coming back, without competition with technology.

As a working artist, this is a timeless resource that I am glad I finally added to my library!

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