Mattusch is Mathy Professor of Art History at George Mason University in Virginia

10 x 9 3/8 inches

such as Albrecht Dürer

Series: Art through the Centuries

The volume surveys Western artworks more or less explicitly illustrating delicate or amorous subjects

Artists' Techniques and Materials SCULPT Mattusch is Mathy Professor ofAntonella Fuga An artist's materialsthe bold brushstrokes of a Van Gogh oil painting, the sparkling gold leaf in a Byzantine mosaic, the fragile translucence of a porcelain vaseare not just the accessories of his or her work. They are the physical embodiment of the artist's creative vision and a reflection of the historical context in which they were used. This volume discusses the materials and processes used in eight media: painting, drawing,