De Arte Graphica: The Art Of Painting (1695) - Paperback

by Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy (Author), John Dryden (Translator), Richard Graham (Other)

De Arte Graphica: The Art Of Painting is a book written by Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy in 1695. It is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and principles of painting, aimed at aspiring artists and art students. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the use of color, composition, perspective, and the depiction of human figures and landscapes. Du Fresnoy draws on the works of famous artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian to illustrate his points, and provides practical advice on how to achieve the desired effects in a painting. The book also includes a series of letters written by Du Fresnoy to his friend, the artist Roger de Piles, in which he discusses the art of painting in more detail. De Arte Graphica is considered a classic work on the subject of painting, and has been influential in the development of art theory and practice.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.