NAME: MUSAH WAKASHA

COURSE: THEMATIC COMPOSITION

ASSIGNMENT 3
Oil painting Originated in the early Middle Ages but became widely used in the 15th century
and also has been the medium of choice for many masters’ artist throughout history Known for
its rich colors and ability to create depth, oil paint offers unique advantages. Some of these
European painting from the Renaissance period through the 19th century, used by masters like
Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh extended working times and subtle blending
techniques, making it ideal for realism and dept. However, oil painting also comes with
challenges, including longer drying times and the need for solvents for cleaning. The impact on
oil painting has dominated traditional and academic painting for centuries and it has facilitated
highly detailed, luminous works in styles such as Baroque, Romanticism, and Realism, still
preferred for classical techniques and traditional fine art. It also requires more preparation and
preservation efforts due to its slow drying and sensitivity to aging. Artist like of Leonardo da
Vinci, used oil paint for its ability to create subtle transitions in shading, exemplified in Mona
Lisa, which showcases sfumato (a technique for softening transitions between colors whiles
Pablo Picasso used oil paint in various styles, from Cubism (Guernica) to classical forms,
demonstrating its adaptability. Oil painting remained tied to established institutions and classical
ideals, it is extremely durable when properly maintained but prone to yellowing and cracking
over centuries. Requires varnishing for protection, it also contains toxic pigments (e.g., lead,
cadmium) and requires hazardous solvents (turpentine, mineral spirits), which pose inhalation
and skin risks and it produces chemical waste from solvents and pigments that can harm
ecosystems. Generally, Oil paint is more expensive due to natural pigments, longer drying time.
Lastly Oil Paint Supports the rise of Realism, Romanticism, Impressionism, and Surrealism,
where detailed, layered painting is essential.
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Acrylic paint was Invented in the mid-20th century (1930s–1950s), originally for industrial
use. Acrylic painting is a more recent innovation, in abstract expressionism, pop art, and street
art and it has quickly become popular among artists for its versatility and convenience. Yet, the
quick drying time can make blending more challenging, and some artists feel it lacks the depth of
oil painting and also became popular among modern and contemporary artists like Andy Warhol
and David Hockney. The impact on acrylic painting has revolutionized modern and
contemporary art with its adaptability and fast drying. It also enables new artistic movements,
including Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art for large-scale, outdoor, and experimental works
due to its durability and more accessible to artists due to its ease of use and water-based cleanup.
Artist like Andy Warhol in the(1960s) used acrylic for its quick-drying nature in Pop Art,
creating vibrant, mass-produced images like Marilyn Diptych and David Hockney (1970s–
present) explored acrylic’s bright, synthetic hues in his Californian landscapes and pool
paintings. Also, Pop Art’s embrace of acrylic symbolized postwar consumer culture, Acrylic
Paint is resistant to cracking and yellowing, but since it’s a relatively new medium, its long-term
aging properties are still being studied, also acrylic paint is water-based and safer, though some
pigments may still contain heavy metals and less toxic overall, but microplastics from dried
acrylic can contribute to pollution. The cost for acrylics is more affordable and requires fewer
additional materials. Acrylics can mimic watercolor, gouache, or oil textures and is adaptable to
mixed media. Acrylics support the rise of Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and
Street Art, where fast execution and bright colors were crucial.

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OIL PAINT ACRYLIC PAINT
Originated in the Middle Ages that’s the 15th Acrylic paint was Invented in the mid-
century, popularized in the Renaissance. 20th century (1930s–1950s), originally
Dominated Western painting for centuries. for industrial use.
Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Andy Warhol and David Hockney also
Picasso were artist known in using oil paint in became popular among modern and
their art practice. contemporary art times.
Excellent for smooth transitions and fine details. Difficult to blend due to quick drying.
Oil paint contains toxic pigments and requires Acrylic paint is water-based and safer,
hazardous solvents (turpentine, mineral spirits), though some pigments may still contain
which pose inhalation and skin risks and it heavy metals and less toxic overall
produces chemical waste from solvent.
Acrylics support the rise of Abstract Oil Paint Supports the rise of Realism,
Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and Street Romanticism, Impressionism, and
Art, where fast execution and bright colors were Surrealism, where detailed, layered
crucial. painting is essential.

Oil paint is more expensive due to natural The cost for acrylics is more affordable
pigments, longer drying time. and requires fewer additional materials.
It is extremely durable when properly maintained Acrylic Paint is resistant to cracking and
but prone to yellowing and cracking over yellowing, but since it’s a relatively new
centuries. medium, its long-term aging properties
are still being studied.
Requires solvents (turpentine, mineral spirits). Water-soluble when wet, waterproof when
dry.
Best for detailed and traditional painting. Can be adapted but less suited for fine
blending.
Used for classical forms of painting but less Excellent for large-scale, experimental,
common due to slow drying. and mixed-media art.