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Reading Time: 6 minutes The Origins of Oil Painting The Northern Discovery: Oil Paint in Europe We have discussed The Evolution of Oil Painting in previous part. The discovery of oil paint in Northern Europe can be traced back to the 15th century. Prior to this, painters primarily used egg tempera and fresco as their mediums, but they found … Read more
Reading Time: 8 minutes The Baroque Period: Drama and Grandeur The Rise of Decorative Art and Dramatic Techniques (Chiaroscuro & Tenebrism) In previous part we have discussed the Origins of oil painting. Now, we will discuss Chiaroscuro and Tenebrism. They are two very similar techniques used in relation to the treatment of light and dark within a composition. They are … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutes The 20th Century and Beyond: Modern Evolutions Breaking Boundaries: The Continued Evolution of the Medium We have discuss Baroque Period in previous part. In the mid-19th century, as painters explored new approaches and developed new movements, oil as a medium followed. In the 1872 painting “Impression, Sunrise,” for which the Impressionist movement was named, Monet … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction In this 4-part blog series, we will discuss the evolution of oil painting. It is a medium that has a rich history, dating back to the 15th century. The origins of oil painting can be traced back to Northern Europe, where painters began experimenting with new techniques and materials. Over the years, oil painting … Read more
