Phrases with «gesso ground»

The phrase "gesso ground" refers to a layer of a special material called gesso that is applied to a surface, like canvas or wood, before painting. It helps to create a smooth and even surface for the paint to adhere to and provides a good base for the artwork. Full definition

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Sentences with «gesso ground»

The finished paintings coalesce as radiant veils of color interwoven with light reflecting back from the white gesso ground through the sequenced hues and tones. (bampfa.org)
De Crignis would begin with a smooth white gesso ground, then over weeks add as many as forty layers of semitransparent paint in glazes. (bampfa.org)
Like Shawcross's sculptures, Idris Khan's paintings employ a radial pattern comprised of lines of stamped philosophical texts in luminous white on a white gesso ground. (victoria-miro.com)
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