A summary chronology of the major milestones in the history of oil painting, with copious illustrations from the masters.
Giorgione
The advent of wet-in-wet, canvas supports, fewer layers, impasto, and visible brushstrokes.
Introduction to a series explaining the history of oil paint, effects on techniques, hence on paintings themselves.
A simple story with an obvious climax to be shown. But getting the composition right proves a test even for the Masters.
Despite difficulties over attribution and other mysteries, he was key to the development of the Venetian style.
We know almost nothing about his life, and very few works can be robustly attributed to his hand. But he was one of the most important artists in history.
Study 25 landscapes by 19 artists over 400 years, to examine how they represent the landscape.
