{"product_id":"9780823099283","title":"Encaustic Art: The Complete Guide to Creating Fine Art with Wax","description":"Author: Rankin, Lissa\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780823099283\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE US\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2011\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 277mm x 218mm x 25mm\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide on creating encaustic art, an ancient medium that is increasingly popular with contemporary fine artists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a history that stretches back to the hauntingly beautiful mummy portraits of Greco-Roman Egypt, encaustic art is now enjoying a renewal of popularity among artists and art lovers alike. Today, museums are staging exhibitions of encaustic art, workshops in the technique are thriving, and art collectors and dealers are assimilating encaustic art into their collections and galleries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe word \u003ci\u003eencaustic\u003c\/i\u003e is taken from the Greek and means \"to burn in.\" In the encaustic process, pigmented wax is applied and then fused to a surface with heat. The result is a broad range of surface effects and a luminous translucency that is unique to the encaustic medium. \u003ci\u003eEncaustic Art\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete resource for artists who wish to learn to create fine art with wax. It features step-by-step techniques with easy-to-understand instructions and detailed illustrations, stunning examples of encaustic works of art (including sculpture), along with practical advice and thoughtful aesthetic observations from more than 60 professional artists working in the encaustic medium.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44331775426718,"sku":"UBD-9780823099283","price":74.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780823099283.jpg?v=1727584839","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780823099283","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}