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Art Words

An art glossary built around terms that appear in artwork descriptions on this site, growing little by little.

Index

  1. A
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  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z
  27. 163 terms
China Ink · Indian Ink
A dense black ink made from soot and binder. Used in drafting and pen drawing, it lends lines a distinctive sheen.
Charcoal
A black drawing medium produced by carbonizing wood. It yields a deep black and rapid correction, making it a staple of drawing practice.
Tube Paint
Paint sealed in metal tubes; a 19th-century invention that made outdoor painting — and Impressionism — possible.