Secret Knowledge (New and Expanded Edition): Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters
David Hockney explores how optical tools may have shaped the realistic techniques of Old Master painters, supported by visual comparisons and historical analysis.
About This Book
David Hockney examines how artists from earlier centuries may have used optical devices to achieve realistic effects in their work.
The book presents visual evidence and comparisons that suggest the use of mirrors, lenses, and cameras obscura by painters such as Vermeer and Ingres.
Hockney discusses the implications of these techniques for our understanding of art history and artistic skill.
The expanded edition includes additional research and responses to critiques of the original arguments.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!