Масляная живопись. Общие сведения, материалы, техника. Практическое пособие

Oil painting firmly holds a leading position in the classical genres of fine art. Since the middle of the 15th century, the masters of all European schools of painting, whose immortal canvases testify to the extraordinary expressiveness and unlimited possibilities of natural colors, have used this natural material. Our book provides detailed information on the manufacture of oil paints, their main characteristics, features of work on various surfaces, recommendations for the selection of accessories for painting, rules for mixing paints and basic techniques for working with oil. A historical digression and a detailed analysis of the techniques of the old masters will allow novice artists to better understand the nature of oil painting and its enduring essence.