1. Introduction to course and materials. General introduction to fresco and mural painting. Discussion of materials: use, handling, hazards. Reading: Vitruvius, and Mayer pp. 360-385
2. Arriccio, surface and preparation. Some basics: materials, composition, perspective, process, and color. HW Sketching in pencil and watercolor. Reading: Vasari pp. 203-223, Cennini pp.20-57
3. Visit Santa Cecilia, Cavallini fresco. Reading: Doerner pp.264-314
4. Plaster: sand coat and intonaco. HW Sketches and layout for Fresco I. Reading: Roettgen, vol.I, pp. 9-26
5. Work in class on Fresco I, intonaco, color, application. Reading: Mayer, pp.29-199 (Pigments)
6. review for midterm. Continue work of frescoes. Drawings and measurements.
7. Midterm Exam. Fresco I due. HW: cartoons for Fresco II, Reading: Bruce Cole, part I
8. Studio. Layout and Cartoon transfer. Sinopia. Begin work on Fresco II
9. Studio. Measuring, levels and plumb lines. Fresco II due. Reading Bruce Cole, part I
10. Fresco, part II due. Reading: Bruce Cole, part III
Semester break
11. Work in class.
12. Visit Santi Quattro Coronati and Basilica di San Clemente ($)
13. egg tempera e secco painting.
14. Critique. All work due. Prepare for Student art show.