Glossary of Art and Painting Terms: V
Art Glossary: Viewpoint
An explanation of what a viewpoint means in an art context.
An explanation of what a viewpoint means in an art context.
Art Glossary: Value
An explanation of what 'value' is in a fine art context.
An explanation of what 'value' is in a fine art context.
Art Glossary: Anthony van Dyck
Who was Anthony van Dyck and why is he regarded as such an important painter by art history?
Who was Anthony van Dyck and why is he regarded as such an important painter by art history?
Art Glossary: Vanishing Point
An explanation of what is meant by the term "vanishing point", one of the fundamental concepts of perspective in paintings.
An explanation of what is meant by the term "vanishing point", one of the fundamental concepts of perspective in paintings.
Art Glossary: Giorgio Vasari
An explanation of who Giorgio Vasari, and why he's so significant in painting history and what we know about many Old Masters.
An explanation of who Giorgio Vasari, and why he's so significant in painting history and what we know about many Old Masters.
Art Glossary: Velatura
An explanation of what is meant by the painting technique velatura, and how it differs from glazing.
An explanation of what is meant by the painting technique velatura, and how it differs from glazing.
Art Glossary: Vellum
An explanation of what the term vellum means in terms of paper, and what traditional vellum is.
An explanation of what the term vellum means in terms of paper, and what traditional vellum is.
Art Glossary: Vernissage
An explanation of what "vernissage" means in a modern, arts context.
An explanation of what "vernissage" means in a modern, arts context.
Art Glossary: Vignette
An explanation of what a vignette style painting is.
An explanation of what a vignette style painting is.