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Water+: An Exploration of Water-Based Media
Course No. PTG 240-340-440 Credits: 3.0
Faculty Lane Cooper
Prerequisite(s) Intro to Painting: Painting History: 1828-Present
This course explores the different materials and processes used in various water-based media such as acrylic, gouache, watercolor, ink, and other natural substances that can be used to make colors/washes. Various historical models will be examined such as Chinese scroll painting and watercolor from the Song dynasty to Renaissance architecture and figure studies to post-impressionist use of color and mark which will put contemporary use of water-based media into focus. The work of artists as varied as William Blake, Vincent Van Gogh, Charles Burchfield, and Paul Klee to more recent artists such as Francesco Clemente, Marlene Dumas, Amy Cutler, Shazia Sikander, and Franz Ackermann, will be examined within the context of the student’s personal practice. This course is open to all students with the prerequisite of Intro to Painting or with the permission of the instructor.
Matthew Hollern
Professor
Matthew Hollern has received research and professional development grants from the Society of North American G...more
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