In the heart of Bordeaux, in the South-West of France, the region was a network of wine merchants, originally from Britain, Germany and Ireland, whose long-established businesses dominated the selling of the produce of the great Chateaux. These merchants were known as the Chartronnais, after the district ...
A basic overview of the materials and techniques specific to acrylics and addresses issues such as composition, colour and texture, this title also looks at working on location and discusses themes that include water, boats and beaches, city views and figures in light and shade.
Through varied case studies this original book compares changes between Northern and Southern European countries, bigger and smaller cities over 10 years, to present a compelling framework showing how Europe's post-industrial cities are striving to combat environmental and social unravelling.
