The definitive volume on how paint has been used in the U.S. in the last 250 years. Eminent contributors cover the history of this medium in American buildings from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Contains a survey of practices and materials in England, cutting-edge techniques used by today's researchers in examining historic paints, fascinating case studies and an important chart of early American paint colors. Explains how to identify pigments and media, how to prepare surfaces for application and apply paint. Includes the chemical properties of paint with a table of paint components, plus a glossary and bibliography.

The definitive volume on how paint has been used in the U.S. in the last 250 years. Eminent contributors cover the history of this medium in American buildings from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Contains a survey of practices and materials in England, cutting-edge techniques used by today's researchers in examining historic paints, fascinating case studies and an important chart of early American paint colors. Explains how to identify pigments and media, how to prepare surfaces for application and apply paint. Includes the chemical properties of paint with a table of paint components, plus a glossary and bibliography.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.

Twenty-three handsomely rendered drawings celebrate the beauty and majesty of America From California's Big Sur country to Mount Desert island off the rock-bound coast of Maine, these beautiful drawings capture images of all things great and small. Included, among other landmark American scenes, are views of Everglades wildlife, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, Mt. McKinley, California redwoods, the Petrified Forest, Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, and bobwhite quail in a Kansas wheatfield. Colorists of all ages will enjoy painting or coloring these landscapes, which feature: • Beautiful drawings, specially printed with light gray lines that virtually disappear with the addition of colors for a finished, professional look • High-quality paper, printed on one side only and suitable for watercolor, colored pencils, and other media • Perforated pages for easy removal from the book