Download or read book The Craftsman's Handbook written by Cennino Cennini and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1954-01-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Obviously of great merit." — Art Material Trade News. Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals secrets and techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of the Middle Ages. Translation and Introduction by D. V. Thompson. "Delightful flavor..." — N.Y. Herald Tribune.