the Near East

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

involving public participation

10 x 9 3/8 inches

Series: Art through the Centuries

Artists' Techniques and Materials SCULPT the Near EastAntonella 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,