Glossary of Art and Painting Terms: B

An explanation of what blind embossing is, in an fine arts printmaking context.

An explanation of what brayer is, in an fine arts context, and what it's used for.

A profile of burnt sienna paint pigment, including its characteristics and components.

A profile of phthalo blue paint pigment, including its characteristics and components.

An explanation of what the painting school 'Baroque' entailed.

An explanation of what the term 'bas-relief' means.

An explanation of what "binder" is, in an art context.

An explanation of what 'bistre' is, and how it is made.

An easy-to-understand explanation of what blending in a painting is, with an illustration, from the About.com Art Glossary.

If you've wondered who Bob Ross is, you'll find out here.

What is a body of work and why is it important for an emerging artist to have one?

Who the artist Georges Braque was, and why he's important in art history.

A look at the names given to the different parts of an artist's brush.