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.
#3835151 in eBooks 2012-01-17 2012-01-17File Name: B00J86V6L4
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75 of 77 people found the following review helpful. Dont Buy the Digital Version!By P. MillerAs one other reviewer mentioned; DO NOT BUY THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THIS BOOK. It is a joke. The publisher should not be pretending like they have a worthwhile digital version to offer. You will not get a high-resolution image of each page; as I had foolishly hoped for. You will get the text of the book stripped of all visual design elements; and the graphical elements will be offered to you as crappy thumbnail images; presented one per page; interstitially; throughout the book. It is terrible. The Kindle sample will give you a good sense for how bad it is. Please dont make the same mistake I did.54 of 55 people found the following review helpful. The DDC Delivers. does not.By aphextimAnother awesome design book to add to your collection.Funny; philosophical; and down to earth. I only wish that more designers would put out material like this. This book is packed with quality behind the scenes photos; commentary; and the work itself.I look forward to more to come from the DDC.The only slight I have against this product has nothing to do with the product itself; but the way it is shipped. I received my hardcover book; naked; entombed in a cardboard slipcase. Due to the weight of the book itself; the corners were badly damaged during shipping / handling. It is a disappointing blemish on an otherwise high quality piece of work.; you are doing this book a disservice.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Pretty Much The Greatest Design Book EverBy finnllowAn inspirational kick in the pants; Aarons book shows his rise to the top and that theres hope for the rest of us mdash; if we put in the work! His life-long attention to detail is showcased throughout the book; resulting in an intimate; behind-the-scenes look at our favorite underdog graphic designer. Aarons transparency is refreshing and his personality comes through on every page; my favorite is the 2-page spread on his dog; Gary! If this book doesnt inspire you to create something new and to start your own thing; Im not sure if anything else will. For many of us designers; this is what we aspire to become; so its nice to see one of the good guys win.If youve been on the fence to purchase the book or if youve (been living under a rock?) never heard of Aaron; dont hesitate! You will love this book! I think everyone will be able to see a little piece of themselves inside.What this book is not:This is not a text book or instructional book that is going to give step-by-step instructions on how to become a graphic design legend.What this book is:The book is full of inspiration from thumbnail sketches to logo variations and DDC merch.Best of all; the book is a steal on ; but in general when it comes to premium design books. This could easily be priced at double or triple the price and still be highly sought-after and one of the most demanded graphic design books in recent years.Now; go make some vectors!
