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Twining, Henry - On the Philosophy of Painting: A Theoretical and Practical Treatise; Comprising Aesthetics in Reference to Art, the Application of Rules to Painting, and General Considerations on Perspective

Title: On the Philosophy of Painting: A Theoretical and Practical Treatise; Comprising Aesthetics in Reference to Art, the Application of Rules to Painting, and General Considerations on Perspective
Description: London, Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1849. Hardcover. Brown cloth boards, stamped illustrated on front and rear, gilt spine lettering; xxviii, 443 pp; bw illustrations, plates and diagrams. Errata slip included in front of page xxv. Divided into 3 parts: Aesthetics Considered With Reference to Art; Subjects Practically Connected With Imitation in Painting; Linear Perspective, Projected Shadows, and Reflection on Polished Surfaces. Good (overall wear to boards, foxing spots throughout pages, cloth covers are loose at spine) .

Keywords: Art Instruction and Technique ; Aesthetics, Painting ; ;

Price: US$ 350.00 Seller: Kevin Mullen, Bookseller
- Book number: 182825

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