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Chiaroscuro

 meaning "light-dark" in Italian.

It is the technique of modeling form by gradations of value relating to a specific light source. Another way to think of this in terms of trompe l’oiel is the inter play of light and shadow on or as if on a surface.
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lincrusta

Lincrusta and Anaglypta

deeply embossed wallcoverings
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Grattage, Frottage and Decalcomania
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grattage    frottage    decalcomania

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Alla Prima


Alla prima is an old direct painting technique.
The term is of Itallian origin and literally means "at first" describing a piece of art that an artist creates in one sitting in a direct, expressive style with minimal preperation.
The french term for alla prima is premier coup.
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Plein Air

a French term meaning "in the open air"
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describes art works painted outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio.
Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.

Grisaille

n. [French, from gris, gray, from Old French, from Frankish *gri-s.]
1. A style of monochromatic painting in shades of gray, used especially for the representation of relief sculpture.
2. A painting or design in this style.
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