A Concise History of Watercolours / (Record no. 5952)
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| fixed length control field | 01853nam a2200181 i 4500 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| fixed length control field | 260119b1971 |||o|||| |||| 001 0 eng d |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 0-500-20109-9 |
| 040 ## - Cataloging Source | |
| Original cataloging agency | GCL |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 741.9 |
| Item number | REY |
| 100 10 - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Reynolds, Graham |
| 245 20 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | A Concise History of Watercolours / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Graham Reynolds |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | London, |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Thams and Hudson Ltd : |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 1971. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 216 Pages : |
| Other physical details | pbk. |
| Dimensions | 21 cm. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Includes Index |
| 520 ## - Summary, etc. | |
| Summary, etc. | Watercolours have a long and varied history that spans cultures and centuries, evolving from a practical medium into a respected fine art form. Early uses of water-based pigments can be traced to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, where artists used them on papyrus for manuscripts and decorative imagery, and to East Asia, where Chinese painters refined brush-and-ink techniques on silk and paper, emphasizing spontaneity and harmony with nature. During the Middle Ages in Europe, watercolour was mainly used for illuminating manuscripts and producing preparatory sketches, valued for its portability and quick-drying qualities. The medium gained greater artistic independence during the Renaissance, particularly in the works of artists like Albrecht Dürer, who demonstrated its potential for detailed observation and expressive colour. In the 18th and 19th centuries, watercolour flourished in Britain, becoming especially popular for landscape painting, with artists such as J.M.W. Turner elevating it to new levels of atmospheric depth and emotional power. The development of ready-made pigments and papers further expanded its accessibility and range. In the modern era, watercolour has continued to evolve as artists experiment with abstraction, mixed media, and contemporary themes, securing its place as a versatile and enduring medium within the history of art. |
| 650 ## - Subject Added Entry - Topical Term | |
| Topical term | Fine Arts |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Govt. Graduate College Gulberg, Lahore - Central Library | Govt. Graduate College Gulberg, Lahore - Central Library | 19/01/2026 | 741.9 REY | 9680 | 19/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 | Books |