Explain the arty terms! - Art Glossary
The art world is full of technical terms that we explain in Plain English here...
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Explain the arty terms! - Art GlossaryThe art world is full of technical terms that we explain in Plain English here... |
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Trompe L'Oeil |
(pronounced "Tromp Loy") Trick the eye - 2D paintings that look really 3D.
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Diptych |
(pronounced "dip-titch") A painting in two panels
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Triptych |
(pronounced "trip-titch") A painting in three panels
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Quintych |
(pronounced "quin-titch") A painting in five panels - very unusual!
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Giclée |
Fine art reproductions of artworks, certified by the artist. Usually in Limited Edition print runs. May be on high quality paper or canvas. Read more here. | ||||
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