Master Copies

[mir]

Hello,
I want to buy a book in order to paint some masters copies for practice.But I don't know does it matter whether a small book(in size ) or a bigger one.Or maybe people copy masters not from books but from reproductions.
So any help will be useful...
Thanks

[mtw]

The bigger the reproduction, the better. And if you can get in front of the real thing, then that's the best. A small reproduction can be good for laying out the general shapes, but bigger versions give you more of the details you'll need to finish the painting.

[kraal]

borders books and music . sells bargin art books ... largish size
www.borders.com

[mir]

Thanks for the answers.In fact I won't be able to buy a book through internet.I thought I could buy not a book but only some reproductions which are supposed to be hang on walls.So they will be bigger.
I think of Degas' paintings because I read he was a master of design and arrangement.
As I read through forums I understand that this can be useful to learn how to manage colors.Well,I may be on the wrong way.
So if somone has an advice he is welcome





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