The Riddle of the Image - Spike Bucklow
KORTE INHOUD
This book explores the actual materials and methods that lie behind the production of historic paintings. Spike Bucklow examines the science of the materials, as well as the techniques of medieval artists, to add new aspects to our understanding and appreciation of the paintings in particular, and medieval art in general. The author, who works as a scientific examiner and restorer of paintings, analyses the works to throw new light on artists mysteries that have been lost for centuries. The case studies include one of the most popular paintings in the National Gallery, London, and the altarpiece in front of which English monarchs were crowned for centuries. Many of the technical details presented here are published for the first time and some other details have only been featured in exhibition catalogues and specialist academic papers. The author is internationally recognized for his work in the scientific examination of paintings and he also draws upon the work of other internationally recognized specialists...
