Ultra Rare 40 Years Ago ◆ "Learning Painting Techniques from a Master" Oil Painting Methods

“Learning from the Old Masters” is a painting technique textbook written by J. Shepherd, first published in 1983. It delves deeply into the techniques of Western art masters who were active from the 16th to the 17th centuries, particularly Rubens, Rembrandt, Dürer, Titian, Caravaggio, Hals, and Vermeer. The first edition was published on August 20, 1983, and the third printing was issued on June 20, 1985. It's 40 years old.

The book focuses on imitating the techniques and materials used by the masters to master their skills. Each chapter selects a representative work by a specific master and explains how the artwork was created step-by-step. For example, the methods of Dürer and Rembrandt are explained in detail, including underpainting methods, color selection, and brushwork, with abundant illustrations and photographs for each step.

The "Introduction" section touches on classical oil painting techniques and introduces the procedures the masters used to create their works. This section discusses, for example, canvas preparation, underpainting, layering, detailing, and how to achieve a final gloss.

As examples of specific techniques, the chapter on Dürer covers the "glazing technique" of layering transparent layers to create depth in the painting, and the "sfumato technique" of outlining with dark colors and then applying lighter colors to create a three-dimensional effect. The chapter on Rembrandt introduces the impasto technique, using thick paint to emphasize the contrast between light and shadow.

The reference page introduces resources for further study, listing a wide range of literature for learning the techniques of the masters. This book is a valuable guide for art enthusiasts, painters, and students studying art.

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