Mural Painting - Illustrated

With a history dating back to 30000 BC the mural is one of the most ancient art forms on the planet. The word refers to any piece of painted artwork on a ceiling wall or other permanent surface. Often the physical features of the surface or architectural structure are used and incorporated into the artwork itself. This illustrated volume explores the fascinating history and evolution of the mural offering useful and practical information on producing them materials viable surfaces and much more. Contents include: Introductory Remarks Encaustic and Tempera of the Ancients The Wall Modern Encaustic Fresco Byzantine Fresco Durability of Fresco-Its Possibilities-Fresco Compared with Wax-Painting Fresco-Secco On-Painting Water-Glass The Education and Qualification of the Mural Painter etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.