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The Materials and Craft of Early Iconographers

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Mihaela D. Leonida

    1. School of Natural Science, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, USA

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  • Offers and in-depth look at the natural sources, raw materials and tools used by early iconographers
  • Provides key coverage of the fresco technique as practiced by the early iconographers as well as grinding, painting on glass and the training/apprenticeship of these craftsmen
  • Highlights the techniques used by early iconographers to create pigments and adhesives
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Materials (BRIEFSMATERIALS)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. The Technical Part of the Painter’s Manuals Compiled and Used by Early Iconographers. Historic Notes

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 1-7

  3. Materials From Natural Sources and Those Prepared in the Iconographer’s Studio or in the Peasant Household

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 9-13

  4. Pigments

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 15-40

  5. Gilding

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 41-55

  6. Adhesives Prepared from Vegetal and Animal Sources Used by Iconographers

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 57-60

  7. Varnishes

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 61-66

  8. Inks Prepared and Used by Iconographers

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 67-77

  9. About Grinding

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 79-86

  10. Iconographers and the Fresco Technique

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 87-97

  11. Icons on Glass: Materials and Technique

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 99-110

  12. The Apprenticeship of an Iconographer

    • Mihaela D. Leonida
    Pages 111-130

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 131-136
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This book describes in detail the materials and techniques used by medieval iconographers. It offers information about the natural sources, the raw materials, the tools and the technologies involved in preparing them. The book allows entry into the secretive world of very knowledgeable and skilled artisans, about which very little is known. Topics covered include raw materials, pigments, binders, solvents, adhesives, inks and varnishes. Special chapters will be dedicated to the fresco technique as practiced by the early iconographers, grinding, painting on glass and the training/apprenticeship of these craftsmen.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Natural Science, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, USA

    Mihaela D. Leonida

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