Overview

Alla Prima is a comprehensive guide to direct painting, characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface. It covers the history of the direct methods in both Europe and America. From there, it includes detailed step-by-step lessons and discussions on drawing structure, broken and smooth brushwork, and colour development.

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Title: Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting
Condition: Very Good
A clean, complete copy with light signs of previous handling. Small scuffs, creases, edge wear, or other minor cosmetic imperfections may be present.
Author: Al Gury
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Published: 2009
Cover: Hardcover
Dimensions: H 11.24 in / W 9.37 in / T 0.75 in / Weight 2.33 lb
Pages: 160
Language: English
Edition: 1
Identifiers: ISBN: 0823098346
EAN: 9780823098347

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Category: Art & Photography
Audience: General/trade
Browse Topics: Art Techniques Oil Painting History Color Theory
Sales Rank: 217915

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Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting

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