Glossary of Art and Painting Terms: S
Art Glossary: Spread
An explanation of what is meant by a 'spread'.
An explanation of what is meant by a 'spread'.
Art Glossary: Sequential Art
An explanation of what sequential art is.
An explanation of what sequential art is.
Art Glossary: Salon des Refusés
An explanation of what the Salon des Refusés was, and what you as a painter should take from it.
An explanation of what the Salon des Refusés was, and what you as a painter should take from it.
Art Glossary: Egon Schiele
Who was the artist Egon Schiele and what characterised his art?
Who was the artist Egon Schiele and what characterised his art?
Art Glossary: Scumbling
An explanation of what is meant by the painting technique called scumbling.
An explanation of what is meant by the painting technique called scumbling.
Art Glossary: Secondary Color
An explanation of what a secondary color is, in a color mixing or color theory context.
An explanation of what a secondary color is, in a color mixing or color theory context.
Art Glossary: Self-Portrait
An explanation of what a self-portrait is in a fine-arts context.
An explanation of what a self-portrait is in a fine-arts context.
Art Glossary: Sfumato
An explanation of what the painting technique sfumato involves.
An explanation of what the painting technique sfumato involves.
Art Glossary: Sgraffito
An explanation of what the art technique 'sgraffito' is.
An explanation of what the art technique 'sgraffito' is.
Art Glossary: Size
What paper size means when it's not the physical dimensions of a sheet of paper.
What paper size means when it's not the physical dimensions of a sheet of paper.
Art Glossary: Sketch
An explanation of what the art term "sketch" means.
An explanation of what the art term "sketch" means.
Art Glossary: Soft Edges
An explanation of what is meant by a a soft edge in a painting.
An explanation of what is meant by a a soft edge in a painting.
Art Glossary: Spattering
An explanation of what is meant by the painting technique known as spattering.
An explanation of what is meant by the painting technique known as spattering.
Art Glossary: Staining Pigment
An explanation of what is meant by a staining pigment or paint color.
An explanation of what is meant by a staining pigment or paint color.
Art Glossary: Still Life Painting
An explanation of what is meant by a still life painting, and what objects are typically included.
An explanation of what is meant by a still life painting, and what objects are typically included.
Art Glossary: Stretcher
An explanation of what a 'stretcher' is, in a fine-arts context.
An explanation of what a 'stretcher' is, in a fine-arts context.
Art Glossary: Study
An explanation of what a "study" is in a painting or fine arts context.
An explanation of what a "study" is in a painting or fine arts context.
Art Glossary: Style of Painting
An explanation of what is meant by the style of a painting or an artist.
An explanation of what is meant by the style of a painting or an artist.
Art Glossary: Support
An explanation of what a support is in a painting context.
An explanation of what a support is in a painting context.
Art Glossary: Surrealism
An explanation of what the Surrealism school of art entails.
An explanation of what the Surrealism school of art entails.
Symbols Dictionary: Death
A collection of the various symbols and signs associated with death and dying. A bit sombre true, but useful to know when working on more serious paintings.
A collection of the various symbols and signs associated with death and dying. A bit sombre true, but useful to know when working on more serious paintings.
Symbols Dictionary: Flowers and Plants
A look at the traditional meanings associated with various flowers and plants. A great way to add another layer of interpretation to a painting!
A look at the traditional meanings associated with various flowers and plants. A great way to add another layer of interpretation to a painting!
Symbols Dictionary: Love
Add hidden meanings to your paintings with these love symbols and signs.
Add hidden meanings to your paintings with these love symbols and signs.