Fine art

Fine art

Of, or pertaining to the creation of, any visual art that was considered to have been created for purely aesthetic purposes.

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Contour drawing

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Contour drawing shows the outline of the subject, and not the volume or mass of an object. Blind contour drawings are those created by looking only at the subject, and not the paper while drawing.

Countersignature

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Signature of someone other than the artist that adds either additional authenticity or historical value to a limited edition print.

Engraving

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Printing technique in which an intaglio image is produced by cutting a metal plate or box directly with a sharp engraving tool. The incised lines are linked and printed with the heavy pressure.

This ancient art uses coloured wax for painting. This technique involves painting images onto walls with pigments that are blended with wax. When used with heat, such as an iron, the permanent colour ...