GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Much of our knowledge of painting techniques comes from technical examinations of paintings. However, we also have access to painters' recipe books, some dating from Roman times, which describe the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and gesso. In the Medieval period, painters' guilds controlled the quality of craftsmanship with long apprenticeships and set rules for the manufacture and use of painting materials. Artists' techniques and materials are well documented by contemporary critics in the Renaissance. Each artist built on the knowledge and ability of other artists. Prior to the industrial production of paints in the 18th century, a great deal of technical knowledge was required for the medium's preparation. For example, when creating oil paints, some pigments required only a small amount of oil; others needed much more oil. Some colors were more intense if the pigment was ground only a short time; others had to be ground to a very fine texture.
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Source- Anne Bromberg, "Painting: Materials and Techniques," DMA research document, Education files, 1986-1987.
Does this rule need to be revised to narrow results to Western paintings? (Current results- 1264) Or should it be broadened to include other classifications that also show paint applied to other types of surfaces (ceramic, sculpture, works on paper, etc.)
This note was routed and reviewed by Sue in October 2016. I made changes and am tagging it #routed until those revisions are uploaded to GDrive. At that point, this note can be tagged #complete.
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ASSOCIATED CONTENT CHUNKS
AUDIO ASSETS
A Conversation About Art Conservation - with a close look at the work of Jackson Pollock
256636029: UMO
Conservation and the Dallas Museum of Art: A Look at the Conservation Studio
16085719: UMO
Brettell Lecture: Painting Techniques of the Impressionists; Anthea Callen, 2015.
174691002: UMO
VIDEO ASSETS
IMAGE ASSETS
Consider using object photo of an image showing painter at work?
2000.228.FA Charles Camoin, Artist in Her Studio, 1905.
Currently illustrating this CC with a detail photo of Mark Leonard working on Pissaro.
47903882: Image
Materials and Meaning installation image, C3 2008. This display case shows a selection of powdered pigments, binders, and paints.
12328118: UMO
WEB RESOURCES
ARCHIVAL RESOURCES
FUN FACTS
TEACHING IDEAS
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General Description
Much of our knowledge of painting techniques comes from technical examinations of paintings. However, we also have access to painters' recipe books, some dating from Roman times, which describe the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and gesso. In the Medieval period, painters' guilds controlled the quality of craftsmanship with long apprenticeships and set rules for the manufacture and use of painting materials. Artists' techniques and materials are well documented by contemporary critics in the Renaissance. Each artist built on the knowledge and ability of other artists. Prior to the industrial production of paints in the 18th century, a great deal of technical knowledge was required for the medium's preparation. For example, when creating oil paints, some pigments required only a small amount of oil; others needed much more oil. Some colors were more intense if the pigment was ground only a short time; others had to be ground to a very fine texture.
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Notes
Source- Anne Bromberg, "Painting: Materials and Techniques," DMA research document, Education files, 1986-1987.
Does this rule need to be revised to narrow results to Western paintings? (Current results- 1264) Or should it be broadened to include other classifications that also show paint applied to other types of surfaces (ceramic, sculpture, works on paper, etc.)
This note was routed and reviewed by Sue in October 2016. I made changes and am tagging it #routed until those revisions are uploaded to GDrive. At that point, this note can be tagged #complete.
After verifying revisions visible in GDrive, I removed routed tag and added completed tag- 1/24/2017.
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