The Materials and Craft of Early Iconographers

Download or read book The Materials and Craft of Early Iconographers written by Mihaela D. Leonida and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes in detail the materials and techniques used by medieval iconographers. It offers information about the natural sources, the raw materials, the tools and the technologies involved in preparing them. The book allows entry into the secretive world of very knowledgeable and skilled artisans, about which very little is known. Topics covered include raw materials, pigments, binders, solvents, adhesives, inks and varnishes. Special chapters will be dedicated to the fresco technique as practiced by the early iconographers, grinding, painting on glass and the training/apprenticeship of these craftsmen.