Art Techniques and Movements

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Chiaroscuro

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Use of strong light and shadow contrast to create depth.

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Sfumato

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Blending of colors and tones to create a soft, smoky effect.

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Alla prima

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Painting completed in one session, wet-on-wet.

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Sgraffito

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Scratching through a surface layer to reveal a different color below.

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Fresco

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Painting on wet plaster.

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Glazing

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Applying thin transparent paint layers to achieve depth and luminosity.

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Plein air

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Painting outdoors to capture natural light and scenery.

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Representation

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Art that depicts recognizable subjects.

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Pentimento

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Evidence of earlier painting beneath a visible layer.

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Pastiche

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Artwork that imitates another style, often playfully.