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The Book Of The Art Of Cennino Cennini: A Contemporary Practical Treatise On Quattrocento Painting (1899)

The Book Of The Art Of Cennino Cennini: A Contemporary Practical Treatise On Quattrocento Painting (1899)

Herringham, Christiana Jane

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ISBN10: 116521671X
ISBN13: 9781165216710
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Book of the Art of Cennino Cennini: A Contemporary Practical Treatise on Quattrocento Painting is a book written by Christiana Jane Herringham and published in 1899. The book is a translation of the original Italian manuscript written by Cennino Cennini, an Italian painter who lived in the 14th century. The manuscript is a practical guide to painting during the Quattrocento period in Italy, and covers topics such as the preparation of surfaces, the use of colors, and various painting techniques. Herringham's translation includes detailed explanations of the techniques described by Cennini, as well as illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding. The book is intended to serve as a guide for contemporary painters who wish to learn the techniques of Quattrocento painting, as well as a historical document for scholars of art history. Overall, The Book of the Art of Cennino Cennini is a comprehensive and practical guide to painting during the Quattrocento period, and is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of painting.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.

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