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Secret Knowledge (New and Expanded Edition) : Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters by David Hockney (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Secret Knowledge : Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters, Paperback by Hockney, David, ISBN 0142005126, ISBN-13 9780142005125, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A revised edition of the influential artist's controversial analysis of alleged technologies used by such masters as Caravaggio, Vel zquez, and da Vinci presents a case that they used mirrors and lenses to create highly detailed and realistic works of art. Reprint.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100142005126
ISBN-139780142005125
eBay Product ID (ePID)63061966
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecret Knowledge (New and Expanded Edition) : Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndividual Artists / Artists' Books, Techniques / Equipment, Techniques / Painting, Techniques / Drawing, History / General
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Photography
AuthorDavid Hockney
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight68.5 Oz
Item Length11.8 in
Item Width9.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsWhen looking at pictures, one can have no more stimulating and provocative companion than Hockney. ( The Times Literary Supplement , London), When looking at pictures, one can have no more stimulating and provocative companion than Hockney. (The Times Literary Supplement, London), When looking at pictures, one can have no more stimulating and provocative companion than Hockney. ("The Times Literary Supplement," London)
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal751.4
Edition DescriptionExpanded
SynopsisJoin one of the most influential artists of our time as he investigates the painting techniques of the Old Masters. Hockney's extensive research led him to conclude that artists such as Caravaggio, Vel zquez, da Vinci, and other hyperrealists actually used optics and lenses to create their masterpieces. In this passionate yet pithy book, Hockney takes readers on a journey of discovery as he builds a case that mirrors and lenses were used by the great masters to create their highly detailed and realistic paintings and drawings. Hundreds of the best-known and best-loved paintings are reproduced alongside his straightforward analysis. Hockney also includes his own photographs and drawings to illustrate techniques used to capture such accurate likenesses. Extracts from historical and modern documents and correspondence with experts from around the world further illuminate this thought-provoking book that will forever change how the world looks at art. Secret Knowledge will open your eyes to how we perceive the world and how we choose to represent it., David Hockneys controversial book, now revised in paperback with thirty-two new pages of evidence Join one of the most influential artists of our time as he investigates the painting techniques of the Old Masters. Hockneys extensive research led him to conclude that artists such as Caravaggio, Velzquez, da Vinci, and other hyperrealists actually used optics and lenses to create their masterpieces. In this passionate yet pithy book, Hockney takes readers on a journey of discovery as he builds a case that mirrors and lenses were used by the great masters to create their highly detailed and realistic paintings and drawings. Hundreds of the best-known and best-loved paintings are reproduced alongside his straightforward analysis. Hockney also includes his own photographs and drawings to illustrate techniques used to capture such accurate likenesses. Extracts from historical and modern documents and correspondence with experts from around the world further illuminate this thought-provoking book that will forever change how the world looks at art. "Secret Knowledge" will open your eyes to how we perceive the world and how we choose to represent it., Join one of the most influential artists of our time as he investigates the painting techniques of the Old Masters. Hockney's extensive research led him to conclude that artists such as Caravaggio, Velázquez, da Vinci, and other hyperrealists actually used optics and lenses to create their masterpieces. In this passionate yet pithy book, Hockney takes readers on a journey of discovery as he builds a case that mirrors and lenses were used by the great masters to create their highly detailed and realistic paintings and drawings. Hundreds of the best-known and best-loved paintings are reproduced alongside his straightforward analysis. Hockney also includes his own photographs and drawings to illustrate techniques used to capture such accurate likenesses. Extracts from historical and modern documents and correspondence with experts from around the world further illuminate this thought-provoking book that will forever change how the world looks at art. Secret Knowledge will open your eyes to how we perceive the world and how we choose to represent it.
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