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July 18, 2011
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July 18, 2011
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July 15, 2011
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July 13, 2011
June 8, 2011 In the spring of 2010 Bellini’s St. Francis in the Desert underwent an unprecedented technical study at The Metropolitan Museum of Art that incorporated infrared reflectography, ...
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July 13, 2011
Viscosity is the thickness of a liquid. Low-viscosity liquids are very fluid (such as water) while high-viscosity liquids are quite thick (such as molasses). The viscosity of oil paints is usually ...
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July 13, 2011
A stain is a thinned paint made with a considerable amount of solvent. Stains are absorbed into the canvas, rather than remaining on its surface. Abstract Expressionist New York The Museum of ...
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July 13, 2011
A palette knife is a type of spatula typically used to mix paint on the palette. It can also be used to apply paint directly on the canvas and to remove it from the canvas.
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July 13, 2011
Paint is most often a combination of pigment, binder, and solvent. Pigment is the colored portion of the paint. It is often a finely ground material that is either found in nature or artificially ...
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July 13, 2011
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July 13, 2011
June 29 2011 Painters of the Venetian Renaissance are best known for their monumental altarpieces, narrative and mythological canvases, and intimate works for private devotion. Many of the same ...
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July 13, 2011
A turpentine burn is made by soaking a rag in solvent and scrubbing the canvas directly. This technique removes paint and leaves a stain on the canvas.
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July 13, 2011
In painting, a tint is a color plus white, a shade is a color plus black, and a tone is a color plus gray.
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July 13, 2011
An emulsion is a combination of two or more liquids that do not blend easily on their own, such as oil and water. A common example of an emulsion is a vinaigrette salad dressing, in which you ...
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July 08, 2011
November 17, 2010–February 28, 2011 Artist Paula Hayes talks about inspirations for her installation Nocturne of the Limax Maximus at the Museum of Modern Art.
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July 06, 2011
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June 30, 2011
This video focuses on the environment-friendly aspects of Renzo Piano’s addition to the Art Institute. Learn how the building maintains a balance between sustainable design, aesthetics, and ...
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June 30, 2011
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June 29, 2011
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