Fundamentals of using oil paints through a focus, on the study of the human body. We address both, historical and contemporary contexts and include, specific approaches to figure painting such as, old master, alla prima, direct observation,, abstraction, color and pattern, and collage., Emphasis is on gaining technical proficiency with, paint handling, finding self-direction, and, identifying both contemporary and historical, precedents. Through short readings, slide, lectures and discussions, students will develop, and use critical language that addresses inherent, issues in figure painting including, representation, phenomenology,, post-structuralism, and feminism.
- Teacher: Cara Tomlinson