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A traditional initial gesso layer containing coarse [[anhydrite]] (anhydrous calcium sulfate) particles in [[hide glue]]. ''Gesso grosso'' was used as a ground layer for panel paintings, sculptures and decorative plasterwork. This base coat was covered with one or more coats of fine gypsum particles (''gesso sottile''). | A traditional initial gesso layer containing coarse [[anhydrite]] (anhydrous calcium sulfate) particles in [[hide glue]]. ''Gesso grosso'' was used as a ground layer for panel paintings, sculptures and decorative plasterwork. This base coat was covered with one or more coats of fine gypsum particles (''gesso sottile''). | ||
| − | == | + | == Resources and Citations == |
| − | * | + | * Art in the Making: Italian paintings before 1400 |
* ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996 Comment: "Gesso" Jonathan Stephenson | * ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996 Comment: "Gesso" Jonathan Stephenson | ||
Latest revision as of 14:36, 7 August 2022
Description
A traditional initial gesso layer containing coarse Anhydrite (anhydrous calcium sulfate) particles in Hide glue. Gesso grosso was used as a ground layer for panel paintings, sculptures and decorative plasterwork. This base coat was covered with one or more coats of fine gypsum particles (gesso sottile).
Resources and Citations
- Art in the Making: Italian paintings before 1400
- The Dictionary of Art, Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996 Comment: "Gesso" Jonathan Stephenson
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966