Cennino Cennini / Mary Philadelphia Merrifield
A Treatise On Painting is a historical text written by Cennino Cennini in 14th century Italy. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the techniques, materials, and principles of painting during the Renaissance era. It covers topics such as color theory, composition, perspective, and the use of different mediums such as fresco, tempera, and oil. Cennini also includes practical advice on preparing surfaces, mixing pigments, and creating different effects with brushstrokes. The book is written in a conversational style, with Cennini sharing his personal experiences and anecdotes from his years as a painter. A Treatise On Painting is considered a valuable resource for art historians, artists, and anyone interested in the history of painting. This edition of the book was translated into English by Mary Philadelphia Merrifield and published in 1844.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
