Giovanni Bellini – Tempera grassa and mixed media
In the paintings of this period there is a use of new techniques: oil emulsified with egg (tempera grassa) and also a succession of layers in tempera and oil (mixed technique).
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Priming – Video
In modern and specialized literature, the term “primer” indicates the finishing layer of a preparation, characterized by limited thickness and a smooth and uniform surface, in order to facilitate the gliding of brush strokes.
The mestica – Video
The “mestica” is a colored primer characterized by the use of fatty substances, clay, fixed oils or greasy paints, however quite distinct from the most ancient gypsum and glue preparation.
Ground preparations – Introduction- Video
Layer or set of the first layers of material applied to the support to obtain a suitable surface for pigments according to the painting technique adopted.
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