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Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters

David Hockney • Thames & Hudson • ISBN 9780500286388

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Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters

David Hockney • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 9780500286388

ISBN-10 Not provided • 2001 • Revised Edition

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ISBN 9780500286388 • Completeness 70

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Description

In 'Secret Knowledge', renowned artist David Hockney explores the techniques used by Old Masters to achieve their remarkable realism. Through meticulous research and analysis, Hockney presents evidence that many artists used optical aids, such as lenses and mirrors, to create their masterpieces. This book combines art history with scientific inquiry, offering a fresh perspective on the history of art.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
PaperbackRevised Edition2006
Pages: 328Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: David Hockney

Cultural context

Category: Art HistoryCategory: Art TheoryCategory: Optical TechniquesCategory: Painting TechniquesCategory: Renaissance ArtCategory: Visual PerceptionInfluenced by: Leonardo da VinciInfluenced by: Johannes VermeerInfluenced by: CaravaggioInfluenced by: Jan van EyckInfluenced by: MichelangeloInfluenced by: RaphaelInfluenced by: RembrandtInfluenced by: Peter Paul RubensInfluenced: Contemporary ArtistsInfluenced: Art HistoriansInfluenced: Art EducatorsInfluenced: Visual Arts StudentsInfluenced: Art TheoristsInfluenced: Museum CuratorsInfluenced: Exhibition DesignersInfluenced: Art CriticsCornerstone of: Art Technique Analysis

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