Fine art

Fine art

Of, or pertaining to the creation of, any visual art that was considered to have been created for purely aesthetic purposes.

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impasto

Arts & crafts; Fine art

A manner of painting where the paint is laid on thickly so texture stands out in relief.

illustration

Arts & crafts; Fine art

a visualization such as drawing, painting, photograph or other work of art that stresses subject more than form. The aim of an Illustration is to elucidate or decorate a story, poem or piece of ...

gold leaf

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Used for gilding, gold or silver (for silver leafing) is beaten to extremely thin sheets.

glazing

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Glass or acrylic set or made to be set in a frame that protects the artwork from light, dust and other environmental hazards. There are different levels of glazing, from lightweight acrylic and ...

fresco

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Pigment is applied directly to damp plaster making this wall painting medium one of the most permanent form of wall decoration.

folk art

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Art of people who have had no formal, academic training, but whose works are part of an established tradition of style and craftsmanship.

expressionism

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Post-World War I artistic movement, of German origin, that emphasized the expression of inner experience rather than solely realistic portrayal, seeking to depict not objective reality but the ...