Metropolitan Seminars In Art, Portfolio 9: Tempera And Oil is a comprehensive guidebook on the techniques and history of painting with tempera and oil. Written by John Edwin Canaday, an esteemed art historian and critic, the book provides a detailed overview of the materials, tools, and methods used in these two traditional mediums.The book is divided into two sections, with the first focusing on tempera painting. Canaday covers the history of tempera, from its use in ancient Egypt and Greece to its revival during the Renaissance. He then goes on to explain the different types of tempera, including egg tempera and casein tempera, and provides step-by-step instructions for preparing and using these materials.The second section of the book is dedicated to oil painting. Canaday begins by tracing the history of oil painting from its origins in the Netherlands to its widespread use in the 19th century. He then covers the various types of oil paints and mediums, as well as the tools and techniques used in oil painting. The book also includes detailed instructions for creating different effects, such as glazing and impasto.Throughout the book, Canaday provides numerous examples of famous tempera and oil paintings, along with analysis and commentary on their techniques and significance. The book is illustrated with over 100 full-color images, including reproductions of classic paintings and examples of contemporary work.Overall, Metropolitan Seminars In Art, Portfolio 9: Tempera And Oil is an essential resource for artists, art students, and anyone interested in the history and techniques of painting.In Twelve Portfolios.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.
