| Description |
xix, 232 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- I. Functions of Light and Color -- II. Renaissance Theory of Art -- 1. Cennini and Alberti -- I. Cennini -- II. Alberti -- 2. Leonardo -- 3. School of Venice -- I. Introduction -- II. Characteristics of Venetian Art Theory -- III. Pino's System -- IV. "Tone" and "Value" -- V. Texture -- VI. Oil Colors -- VII. The Expression of Colors -- 4. Lomazzo: The Milanese Theory of Art -- I. Background -- II. Light -- III. Color -- IV. The Color Scale -- V. Styles of Light and Color -- 5. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- I. Sources -- II. Studies |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 213-225 |
| Subject |
Color in art.
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Light in art.
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Painting, Italian.
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Painting, Renaissance -- Italy.
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| LC no. |
77092324 |
| ISBN |
0814709958 |
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