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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING [1 record]

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Record 1 1978-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Arts
DEF

A method of painting which employs pigments mixed with beeswax and possibly with further modifying ingredients (e.g. , oils or resins), heat commonly being used to soften the medium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts plastiques
DEF

Procédé de peinture usité chez les anciens et consistant dans l'emploi de couleurs délayées avec de la cire fondue et maintenue chaude pendant toute la durée du travail.

Spanish

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