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| Book: Hardcover | 8.85 x 11.29in | 64 pages | ISBN 9780789455840 | 23 Feb 2000 | Dorling Kindersley | 8+ years |
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Discover the astonishing scope of watercolor art - its history and stylistic development.
Discover the limitless potential of watercolor with this beautifully illustrated, expertly written guide. Michael Clarke, an authority on the subject, traces the historical and stylistic development of watercolor art from earliest times to the present day. See the precise detail of medieval illuminated manuscripts, pages form the watercolor sketchbooks of great artists, and watercolor illustrations from classic children's literature. Learn how ancient Egyptian tomb paintings were produced, how watercolor was used in the designs of William Morris, and how Picasso found new ways of working in watercolor. Discover how female assistants colorwashed the work of 18th-century caricaturists, how watercolor is used today in architecture and fashion design, why Nicholas Hilliard used a mussel shell as a palette, and much, much more.
The folks at DK have almost singlehandedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children. [Eyewitness series] —Newsweek...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] —The New York Times
These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] —School Library Journal
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