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Record 1 1999-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Painting (Arts)
DEF

... a small area more attractive than the rest of the painting to serve as a focal point, or "headquarters" for the eye. It's a resting place from which round trip excursions are made to other parts of the painting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peinture (Arts)
DEF

Le point de convergence d'un tableau, vers lequel le regard du spectateur se dirige instinctivement. Constitue souvent, mais pas nécessairement l'élément principal d'une peinture.

Spanish

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