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CHAPTER 7 PAINTING REVIEW Paint = pigment (powdered color) + medium (liquid binder) Support – canvas, paper, wood, wall, etc. to which paint is applied Ground – a primer added to a support to prepare the surface for painting.
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CHAPTER 7 PAINTING REVIEWPaint = pigment (powdered color) + medium (liquid binder)Support – canvas, paper, wood, wall, etc. to which paint is appliedGround – a primer added to a support to prepare the surface for painting
Encaustic – pigment + wax or resin mediumArtists can create a richly textured and layered surface
Fresco – pigments + water applied to plasterUsually a wall painting technique; requires careful planning
Tempera – pigment + water and egg yolk (traditional medium)Very permanent; color lasts a long time
Oil – pigment + linseed oilUsually used on wood or canvas with a gesso groundDries slowly; colors can be blended subtly
Watercolor – pigment + water and gum arabicColors are transparent; can be layered
Gouache – watercolor with white pigment added for opacityColors are more vivid than with watercolor
Acrylic – pigment + acrylic resin (plastic)Very permanent; also versatile
Collage – a mixture of painting mediums and real objects glued to painting surfaceOff the Wall!Contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of painting:-non-rectangular shapes-leave the wall altogether (floor pieces)