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EGG TEMPERA COURSEEgg tempera is a simple and direct medium that can create luminous surfaces richer in colour and transparency than almost any other medium. The excellent condition of the paintings from the fourteenth century demonstrates the durability of this medium. In egg tempera painting the egg yolk provides a natural emulsion (a stable mixture of oil and water) which when mixed with pigments and distilled water gives a fast drying and highly characteristic painting medium. The course will start with a presentation on the history of the medium.
Students will then be taught how to prepare two types of support, wooden
panel and canvas, followed by instruction on the preparation and application
of the gesso ground. Using natural pigments students will learn how
to make the egg tempera paint. We will then explore painting surfaces
and cover a full range of techniques from ancient to contemporary. A selection of books is available to the students showing examples
of medieval and contemporary painting. Click here for details of prices, dates,
accommodation and travel
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