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Art Glossary: Rag Paper

Find out what rag paper is and how it differsfrom 'normal' paper in the About.com Art Glossary.

Art Glossary: Ready to Hang

An explanation of what it means when a painting or art print is described as ready to hang.

Paint Pigments: Naphthol Red PR170

A profile of naphthol red paint pigment, including its characteristics and components.

Art Glossary: Refraction

Find out what refraction is.

Art Glossary: Remodernism

An explanation of what the art movement or group Remodernism is about.

Art Glossary: Retarder

An easy-to-understand explanation of what retarder is when it's got to do with paint.

Art Glossary: Retouch Varnish

An easy-to-understand explanation of what retouch varnish is and why/when you'd use it on an oil painting.

Art Glossary: Retractable Brush

An easy-to-understand explanation of a retractable paint brush is, from the About.com Art Glossary.

Art Glossary: Auguste Rodin

An explanation of who the French artist Auguste Rodin was, and his importance.

Paint Pigments: Rose Doré (NR9)

A profile of Rose Dore, a madder lake paint pigment, including its characteristics and components.

Art Glossary: Mark Rothko

An explanation of who the painter Mark Rothko was, and his importance to abstract painting.

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