Faux marbre (marbling),
a timeless decoration
Imitating marble: what could be simpler and more spectacular?
Our ancestors appreciated this technique, and they practiced it with a great liberty of interpretation. Very much in vogue today because of its ornamental qualities, it offers a wide range of application in public construction as well as in interior decoration.
To understand it, we must observe how this practice
has evolved through the ages, from the archaic and simplified faux marbres
of the Middle Ages to erudite and illusionist faux marbres of the 19th century.
From the course material that we offer, the painter will learn to observe, analyze, and differentiate between the various techniques that are used, as well as to master the gestures and the tools that will allow him to make designs worthy of commission.
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Program
You will be introduced to marbling's wide range of application (from royal palace to farmhouse) and the techniques to be used (acrylic or oil).
You will learn to observe the vein of the marble before selecting your tools and preparing binding agents and pigments for glazing, veining, and brecher.
You will analyze the work so as to obtain results that conform to the model or chosen finish.
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Dates
10/13/2008 - 10/17/2008
10/27/2008 - 10/31/2008
Cost
580 euros |
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