Techniques/Processes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Alla Prima
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A technique from the 1850s onwards. Consists of continually painting on the artwork without letting it dry
2
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Imprimatura
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The initial staining of the artwork to form a base, tonal layer that allows the artist to more accurately place their colours
3
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Underdrawing
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The initial sketch of the work using graphite or charcoal
4
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Sfumato
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Sfumato is a painting technique for softening the transition between colours, mimicking an area beyond what the human eye is focusing on, or the out-of-focus plane. (eg. Mona Lisa)
