The methods of the Masters are revealed in this beautiful guide for anyone wanting to create convincing illusions of depth on two-dimensional surfaces. Thorough discussions and step-by-step demonstrations show how the materials and processes used by great artists of the past can help you take your own work to a higher level. Chapters include The Importance of Drawing, Principles of Visual Reality and Techniques of Painting in Oils. 208 pages, hard cover, 9 1/4" x 11 1/4"