Alla prima
Alla prima is a painting technique in which the work is completed in one session without time for the paint to dry. The term comes from the Italian "at once", and may also be referred to as premier coup.[1]
History
The technique was first described in the 17th Century and became widely used in the 19th with the common availability of oil paints of a thick consistency suitable for the method.[2] More recently, in digital art a similar technique speed painting has become popular.
Famous painters and paintings
External links
- Alla Prima: Tips on Mastering Immediate and Fresh Oil Painting Technique explore-drawing-and-painting.com
- Oil Painting: Direct Painting /Alla Prima or Premier Coup Brief history and technique
References
- ^ Art Glossary: Alla Prima painting.about.com
- ^ alla prima : The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists, 2003, Ian Chilvers encyclopedia.com
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