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Glossary of Art and Painting Terms: H

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Art Glossary: Hatching
An explanation of what the art term "hatching" means.
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: 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 explanation of what 'hue' is, in a painting and fine arts context.

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