Techniques in Painting: Learning from the Dutch Masters

This book is a must-have for anyone interested in learning about the techniques used by Dutch Renaissance Masters and how they can be applied to modern art.
This book provides a comprehensive guide to painting techniques used by Dutch Renaissance Masters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Bruegel, and Bosch. It explores how these skills can be applied to modern art, with step-by-step demonstrations and examples of contemporary artists' work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A comprehensive guide to painting techniques used by Dutch Renaissance Masters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Bruegel, and Bosch, is presented in this captivating book. Designed for practicing artists and art students, it delves into the intricacies of these master painters' approaches, offering valuable insights into their methods. From the preparation of surfaces and the creation of paints and pigments to the techniques employed, award-winning artist Brigid Marlin explores how these skills can be applied in modern contexts. Through stunning representations of contemporary artists' work, she demonstrates how these techniques can be seamlessly integrated into contemporary artistic practices. Discover the techniques and materials used by Rembrandt in his portraits, explore how to achieve balance and tension, rhythm, and points of interest in the style of Bruegel and Rubens, and learn how to recreate luminous still-life paintings reminiscent of the Van Eyck brothers. Accompanied by clear, step-by-step demonstrations, this book provides readers with the opportunity to replicate these nearly forgotten techniques, while also showcasing examples of works that have been inspired by them.

Weight: 1024g
Dimension: 279 x 242 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789940589