Traditional Techniques for the Preparation of Painting (Supports and Materials)
Educational Service of the MAH, 2nd May and 6th June, 2–5 pm
Instructor: Marta Bretão
Target audience: young people aged 12 and over and adults
Places limited to: 10 participants
Participation: free, subject to prior registration via telephone or email at [email protected]
Programme
1. SUPPORTS
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Types of supports (wood, canvas, paper, metals, others)
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Preparation of painting supports: textile supports and wooden supports
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Issues and conservation of different types of supports
2. PREPARATORY LAYERS
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Components (fillers and binders)
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Preparation and application of these layers on different types of supports
3. PREPARATORY DRAWING
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Execution techniques
4. PAINTING TECHNIQUES
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Tempera, oil and watercolour
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Preparation of pigments and binders of natural origin
5. PROTECTIVE LAYER
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Function, preparation and application