""The Mastery Of Oil Painting"" by Frederic Taubes is a comprehensive guide for artists looking to improve their skills in oil painting. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of color theory and composition to more advanced techniques such as glazing and impasto. Taubes provides detailed instructions and examples throughout the book, making it easy for readers to follow along and apply the lessons to their own work. The book also includes a section on the history of oil painting, as well as tips on how to properly care for and preserve oil paintings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, ""The Mastery Of Oil Painting"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in this medium.This is a new release of the original 1953 edition.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.