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Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters

David Hockney • Thames & Hudson • ISBN Not provided

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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 • 2006 Thames & Hudson Paperback

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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
Paperback2006 Thames & Hudson Paperback2001
Pages: 328Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: David Hockney

Cultural context

Category: Art HistoryCategory: Art TheoryCategory: History Of OpticsCategory: Optical TechniquesCategory: Painting TechniquesCategory: Renaissance ArtCategory: Visual PerceptionCategory: Optical DevicesInfluenced 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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