How to paint permanent pictures by Maximilian Toch
"How to Paint Permanent Pictures" by Maximilian Toch is a practical manual focused on painting techniques and materials, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an educational reference for artists who wish to produce durable artwork that can withstand the test of time. Maximilian Toch, a professor of industrial chemistry and an experienced pigment manufacturer, aims to educate artists about the importance of using the right materials toachieve permanence in their paintings. In this guide, Toch emphasizes the significance of selecting appropriate pigments and mediums to prevent common issues such as fading, cracking, and peeling that often plague artworks. He outlines a simple palette of colors that can suffice for most artistic needs and advises avoiding certain unstable pigments that can adversely affect longevity. Throughout the book, he shares insights gleaned from decades of experience in paint manufacturing, advocating for a more scientific understanding of materials used in painting. By highlighting proper techniques in preparation, application, and maintenance of artworks, Toch provides valuable knowledge for artists to create lasting pieces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Toch, Maximilian, 1864-1946 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22012399 |
| Title | How to paint permanent pictures |
| Original Publication | United States: D. Van Nostrand Company, 1922. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Colors |
| Subject | Painting -- Technique |
| Subject | Pigments |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70014 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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