On Canvas: Preserving the Structure of Paintings

The first truly comprehensive analysis of the history, practice, and conservation of painting on canvas.

Throughout its long history in Western art, canvas has played an influential role in the creative process. From the Renaissance development of oil painting on canvas to the present day—through Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and other art historical movements—the use of canvas has enhanced the scale of painting, freedom of brushwork, and spontaneity in technique. This book recounts...