The HarperCollins Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques [antikvár]

PREFACE Lloyd Goodrich referred to Ralph Mayer as a Renaissance man and said that "he was an innovator; his work was pioneering and of absolutely essential value to every serious artist for artists everywhere now, and in generations to come." I am privileged to have worked on this volume, which attests to Mayer's singular authority as both a painter and a paint technologist. In die first edition, Mayer intended to establish a current reference book that presented succinct explanations of terms found in the study and practice of the visual arts. In this new edition, I have attempted to update the book with sensitivity and respect to these goals. As with Uie original, special emphasis has been given to accepted terminology to support the advancement of standard nomenclature; however, the nomenclature remains far from standardized. The most recently estabUshed standards for artists' materials are incorporated here. In undertaking the revision of this volume, I was greatly helped by several people. First, the author's widow and colleague, the painter, Bena Frank Mayer, now deceased, was a tremendous source of knowledge and support. For sharing their technical and scientific knowledge, I am also indebted to Max Saltzman, Fred W. Billmeyer Jr., Bill Rabinowitz, and Ward Davenny. I thank my wife, Susan, and Ann Fitzpatrick for their constant helpfulness in the preparation of the manuscript. In addition, Lois Murray and Laurie Hurwitz gave their time and care to researching this project. Finally, Bernard Chaet has been an inspiration to me in my endeavors. His guidance and assistance have enabled me to continue to refîne the existing work in the field that so benefited from the contributions of Ralph Mayer. Steven Sheehan September 1991