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Glossary of Art and Painting Terms: B

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Paint Pigments: Burnt Sienna (PBr7)
A profile of burnt sienna paint pigment, including its characteristics and components.
Paint Pigments: Phthalo Blue (PB 15)
A profile of phthalo blue paint pigment, including its characteristics and components.
Art Glossary: Baroque
An explanation of what the painting school 'Baroque' entailed.
Art Glossary: Bas-Relief
An explanation of what the term 'bas-relief' means.
Art Glossary: Binder
An explanation of what "binder" is, in an art context.
Art Glossary: Bistre
An explanation of what 'bistre' is, and how it is made.
Art Glossary: Blending
An explanation of what the painting term 'blending' means.
Art Glossary: Blocking In
An explanation of what the 'blocking in' means in an art context.
Art Glossary: Bob Ross
If you've wondered who Bob Ross is and why some people love him and others hate him, find out here.
Art Glossary: Body of Work
What is a body of work and why is it important for an emerging artist to have one?
Art Glossary: Georges Braque
Who the artist Georges Braque was, and why he's important in art history.
Art Glossary: Parts of an Artist's Brush
A look at the names given to the different parts of an artist's brush.

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