Course detail

Applied Technology of Painting 1

FaVU-ATM-ZAcad. year: 2023/2024

Each class revolves around a cental topic. We will focus on such diverse topics as painting tools, the selection and preparation of the base materials, pigments, the painterly technique - including the finish of the paintings and their archivation. The aforementioned topics will, however, reflect current technological approaches in contemporary painting. A part of each class will include discussions focused on the market with artists' supplies and their alternatives. The students' work will function as the feedback for the discussion.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Břetislav Malý

Department

Department of Traditional Media (KTM)

Entry knowledge

None

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Final test, 75% attendance.
75% attendance

Aims

Students should learn various painterly techniques and skills, be able to apply them to their own artistic approach and to the currently available materials on the markets and strive for mastering and perfecting these skill.s
Students will be able to apply technological knowledge to their own artworks, they will have a better sense of the art supplies market, and will have some basic knowledge about the chemicals used in painting.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Slánský, Bohuslav: Technika malby. Díl 1, Malířský a konservační materiál, SNKLHU, 1953 (CS)
Bohuslav SlánskýTechnika malby. II. díl – Průzkum a restaurování obrazů, SNKLHU, Praha 1956 (CS)
Slánský Bohuslav, Technika v malířské tvorbě, SNTL, 1976 v Praze (CS)
Edited by Thomas J. S. Learner, Patricia Smithen, Jay W. Krueger, and Michael R. SchillingSmithen, Jay W. Kru, Modern Paints, A GCI Publication Uncovered, 2008 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    branch VU-D , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's, 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    branch VU-D , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Břetislav Malý

Syllabus

Students will first analyze their own work and its technological aspects. They will learn about the variety of tools, the characteristics of pigments, media, and vehicles, they will learn to prepare the correct priming corresponding to particular techniques (tempera, oil, acrylics, etc).