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Ancient Pigments and their Identification in Works of Art |
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During the history of Art, from the earliest times to the present day, certain pigments have remained common to the artists palette, and while some have dropped out of use, others have been added. |
12/15/2004 |
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Making Your Own Water-Based Paint |
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Step-by-step instructions show you how to grind and disperse pigments in water for use in paint. |
6/9/2004 |
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Color in Old Russian Painting |
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The iconographer saw himself as part of creation. In his works he used materials God made through the creation of the world. This is how medieval Russian painters viewed their technique and how icon painters today follow the same tradition. |
6/9/2004 |
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Preparation of Wood Panels for Painting |
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Fifth in our technical series on painting icons, this article discusses the history and materials used in the preparation of wood panels for tempera painting -- size, pavoloka and gesso -- since the earliest period of Christian art until today. |
6/9/2004 |
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Preparation of Glue Size |
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Sixth in our technical series on painting icons, this article discusses preparing the glue solution used in the preparation of wood panels for tempera painting -- size, pavoloka and gesso -- since the earliest Christian period until today. |
6/9/2004 |
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Sankir -- Underpainting of Flesh |
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An examination of the symbolism and technical aspects of the underpainting of faces and flesh in Eastern Christian iconography is examined in through religious, art and scientific research. |
6/9/2004 |
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Sankir -- Underpainting of Flesh: Part II |
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Second in our series about the symbolism and technical aspects of the underpainting of faces and flesh in Eastern Christian iconography examined through religious, art and scientific viewpoints. |
6/9/2004 |
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Tempera and Emulsion Recipes |
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Not all tempera painters strictly use egg yolk as the binder for their paint. Here are some of the most popular recipes consisting of egg, casein and gum tempera and emulsions made from each shared by Russian and Ukrainian icon painters. |
6/9/2004 |
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Review of Medieval Italian and Russian Tempera Painting |
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The technique followed by painters in medieval Western Europe for tempera paintings and that used by painters in Russia are closely allied. The differences in the process may provide insight into the technique of early Byzantine artists. |
6/9/2004 |
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