Keum-boo is a traditional Korean gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of gold to silver, resulting in a beautiful, high-contrast decoration. This method is
Category: Art technique
Ink wash painting, also known as literati painting or shui-mo hua (水墨畫) in Chinese and sumi-e (墨絵) in Japanese, is a traditional East Asian art
Ink wash painting, also known as literati painting, wash painting, or by its Chinese name “shui-mo” (水墨) and Japanese name “sumi-e” (墨絵), is a traditional
Intaglio is a family of printmaking techniques where the image is incised into a surface, and the incised line or sunken area holds the ink.
Impasto is a painting technique where paint is laid on a surface in thick layers, usually thick enough that the brush or palette knife strokes
Illusionistic ceiling painting, also known as “quadratura” or “trompe-l’œil,” is a technique used in art to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on flat surfaces.
Hierarchical proportion in art refers to a technique used to indicate the relative importance of figures within a composition. This method often involves depicting more
What is Haboku? Haboku, also known as “splashed-ink” painting, is a traditional Japanese ink-wash painting technique that emphasizes simplicity, spontaneity, and the expressive use of
What is Grisaille? Grisaille is a painting technique that involves using shades of gray to create a monochromatic artwork. This method is often employed to
What is Grattage? Grattage is a surrealist art technique that involves scraping or scratching layers of paint off a canvas to reveal the textures and