Intensive course of ornamental painting: the Grottesca and its styles
Date on request
Intensive 5-day 5-hour course from 09.30 to 12.30 and from 1.30 to 3.30 pm for a total of 25 hours at Villa Cremisi in Sala Baganza (Parma)
The “grottesca” comes from the definition attributed in the sixteenth century to the pictorial cycles that decorated the Domus Aurea, the Palazzo of Emperor Nero, built in Rome from 64 to 68 D.C. The discovery of the Domus Aurea, richly frescoed with extravagant and fantastic decorations, appeared in the eyes of the first visitors in a succession of caves. Hence the term “grotesque”. The intensive course on the grotesque and its styles is a full immersion of decoration ideal for learning the drafting of 2 different imprimishes applied on 2 different backgrounds (table, canvas and cardboard) and painted with 2 different techniques: acrylic, greasy tempera (similar to oil). The course dedicated to the grotesque and its styles will allow the participant to learn the preparation of the imprimiture and the application of decorative and pictorial techniques fundamental for a complete professional training or for a personal knowledge. The intensive course on the grotesque and its styles will take place in the following days with this programming:
Wednesday and Thursday Cineseria style or “Chinoiserie”
Execution of a small monochromatic chinoiserie (single tone).
Chromatology and color theory.
Explanatory explanatory of the chinoiserie style. Study and transposition of the drawing, study and execution of the acrylic plaster base on canvas.
Acrylic painting.
Final protective draft.
Thursday and Friday Grotesque French or Singerie
Execution of a small French grotesque.
Chromatology and color theory.
Explanatory dispensation of the French grotesque.
Study and transposition of the drawing, study and execution of the embossing on the table.
Decoration technique with greasy egg tempera and natural pigments.
Final protective draft.
All materials will be provided by the atelier and all the work will be owned by the participant.
During the lunch break you will have lunch with a quick snack.
On site will be given to the participant explanatory notes on the techniques and materials used and at the end of the course a certificate of participation will be issued.
A complete bibilography will be provided on the techniques used and on the sources from which to draw the drawings to be executed.
The atelier will provide useful addresses for finding the materials to be used.
COST: € 980.00 for the entire course; for single course days € 200.00.
For this course a minimum of pictorial experience is required.
Ideal for staying La Cortaccia di Sala Baganza or Il Monte with a splendid view over the hills of Parma or in the Woods of Carrega at the B & B Il Richiamo del Bosco.
