This course will provide the foundation for the creation of an archival painting practice for both traditional and contemporary painting methods. Topics covered will include tools, preparation process for both canvas and wood panels, sizes and grounds, drying oils, varnishes and resins, pigments, solvents, painting procedures, and the care of finished paintings. A historical overview of traditional methods and materials including egg tempra and oil paint will be covered, in addition to modern alkyd resins and acrylics. RISD's Environmental Health Safety practices that pertain to painting practice and painting studio safety will be an integral part of this course. A short research paper is required to supplement studio work.
Fine Art
纯艺是一种借助视觉媒介来表达自己思想观点或呈现某种现象的艺术形式，可以理解为相对于其他设计类专业更偏向于自我导向型，创作者往往也更注重于自我的表达，个性的展现，以及情感的宣泄。在创作过程中，艺术家会更多的选择直观的感官元素完成对抽象主题和概念的转化。包含的专业方向也非常多样，不管是创作主题、创作风格，还是材料媒介、展示方式，都非常多元化、综合化。
