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Definitions of Art Terminology
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Art techniques, media, movements and all terms connected with art explained in a concise and easy to read manner, including term such as Armature, Asymmetry, Burnish, Chiaroscuro, Contrapposto, Decorative, Encaustic Painting, Eye Level, Figura Serpintina, Firgurative Art, Gesso, Giclée, Graffito, Horizon Line, Intaglio Graphics, Kolinsky Sable-hair Brush, Linseed Oil, Lithography, Montage, Mosaic, Naturalism, Optical Painting, Overpainting, Pointillism, Pointing Machine, Relief Graphics, Scumble, Subtractive Colour, Tactile Value, Tromp L'oeil, Undercutting, Varnish, and Weight.