Artistic paints and materials. Directory

The author tried to summarize all the available information about artistic colors and their application, based on reference data, scientific research and own, more than 20 years of experience.
For artists and restorers, components and recipes of various art materials from pencils and mascara to varnishes and colors are given. The components of paints, methods of obtaining, the technical characteristics of the components of paints and the conditions for their use in various compositions are considered. The types of artistic paints and primer to varnishes and enamels, the conditions for their use and operation are described. The reference manual will be useful to specialists of various art, restoration and construction professions in choosing the material and when working with it.
2nd edition