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Texture, Tactility

Author: Ian McConnell
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Terms to Know
Brushstroke

The visible mark of the paintbrush on the surface of a painting.

Impasto

The thick buildup of paint, usually oil or acrylic, on the surface of a painting.

Mixed Media

Any type of art that combines different artistic media.

Painterly

A style of painting (such as Impressionism) that emphasizes the brushstroke and action of applying paint to surface.

Texture

How the surface of a work of art would feel if one could touch it, or its visible tactile qualities.