involving public participation

Aïcha Ben Abed is director of monuments and sites at the INP

Series: Art through the Centuries

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

10 x 9 3/8 inches

Artists' Techniques and Materials SCULPT involving public participationAntonella 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,