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Art Glossary: Hatching

An explanation of what the art term "hatching" means. (Hint: It's absolutely nothing to do with baby birds coming out of eggs.)

Art Glossary: Hard Edges

An explanation of what is meant by a hard edge in a painting.

Art Glossary: Half Tone

An explanation of what a 'half tone' is.

Art Glossary: Pencil Hardness

An explanation of the different types of pencil hardness.

Art Glossary: Robert Henri

An explanation of who the artist Robert Henri was, his reputation as an art teacher, and the famous book of his teachings called "The Art Spirit".

Art Glossary: Highlight

An explanation of what a "highlight" is in a fine-arts context.

Art Glossary: Edward Hopper

A look at who the painter Edward Hopper was, and what characterizes his paintings.

Art Glossary: Horizon Line

An explanation of what the perspective term "horizon line" means.

Art Glossary: Hot Pressed Paper

An explanation of what is meant by an art paper described as hot pressed.

Art Glossary: Hue

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

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