Art in the Making: Italian Painting before 1400 Preview Clip
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Art in the Making: Italian Painting before 1400 Preview Clip
Filmed in Siena and at The National Gallery, London, this video examines the methods and techniques of Tuscan panel paintings of the fourteenth century. Using the detailed instruction in Cennino Cennini's Libro dell'Arte (c1397), experts from The National Gallery conservation and framing departments demonstrate the many stages of creating an altarpiece, including making gesso, water gilding, burnishing, pigment grinding, and painting with egg tempera. The demonstrations are linked with paintings by Duccio, Nardo and Jacopo di Cione. 'An interesting combination of history and technique ... Direction and technical qualities are excellent. Of particular importance is the lighting, which shows off the vivid colors and exquisite gold leaf. The script is concise and clear ... The topic is fascinating.' Video Rating Guide for Libraries, USA The following book of the same title gives an extensive overview of the subject - an ideal companion to the video. Part of the series Art in the Making
The Roland Collection | May 1, 2008
