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1. Oil Painting

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   Alla Prima vs. Layering
   Alla Prima* (or direct painting): The entire painting, or a substantial section of it, is completed in a single session while the paint is still wet. This technique favors immediacy and spontaneous textural effects.
   Layering Systems (Indirect Method): This involves building up the image over several stages, respecting the "fat over lean" principle. The foundational layers (lean) must contain less oil binder than the subsequent upper layers (fat). This ensures that the faster-drying, less flexible …