Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting
Language: English
Published by Unknown, 2009
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- Title
- Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting
- Author
- Gury, Al
- Publisher
- Unknown
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0823098346
- ISBN 13
- 9780823098347
Alla Prima is a practical and comprehensive guide to direct painting (characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface), particularly as it is expressed though the work of the author's mentor, Arthur DeCosta, the legendary master teacher.
The book covers the history of the direct methods in both Europe and America. From there, it covers detailed step-by-step lessons and invaluable discussions on drawing structure, broken and smooth brushwork and colour development. Further lessons on colour mixing, palettes and materials, brush technique, drawing and paint layering, portraiture, still life, figure and landscape painting are provided, all through illustrated steps, analysis and historical information. Throughout, the book features the work of the European masters of the direct approach, from the old masters (Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez) and the late 19th and early 20th century masters (Degas, Renoir, Manet, Monet, Matisse, Cezanne) to the American Prime masters (Sargent, Whistler, Henri, Eakins, Bellows) who spawned such vibrant late 20th century painters as Alice Noel, Wayne Thichaud and Jim Dinc.
Contents includes:
- Basic Materials
- Colour
- Techniques
- Exploring Genre
Makes a beautiful gift for a loved on interested in art or looking for improve their skills!
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