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Fresco Painting

By James Ward
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A practical manual for mural painting that focuses on buon-fresco and spirit-fresco methods, materials, and studio technique. It outlines the relationship of mural decoration to architecture, wall and plaster preparation, pigment selection, transfer from cartoons, daily working sections, and drying behavior of colors on lime. The text offers hands-on guidance about tools, water quality, plaster thickness, and brushwork, emphasizing a light, decisive touch and painting in a darker key to allow for later lightening. Technical observations and illustrated case studies evaluate the condition and permanence of historic frescoes and demonstrate common problems and remedies.

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James Ward

James Ward was an influential figure in the field of decorative art and architecture, known for his comprehensive studies on ornamentation and color in architectural design. His notable works include "Colour Decoration of Architecture," which explores the use of color in building aesthetics, and "Fresco Painting," a detailed examination of the fresco technique. Additionally, his two-volume series "Historic Ornament" serves as a significant treatise on decorative art, providing insights into historical styles and their applications. Ward's contributions have enriched the understanding of architectural ornamentation and continue to be referenced by students and professionals in the field.

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