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[[Image:Wall-painting.jpg|thumb|An example of a wall painting]] | [[Image:Wall-painting.jpg|thumb|An example of a wall painting]] | ||
| − | '''Painting''' is an [[art]]; | + | '''Painting''' is an [[art]]; one of the visual arts. It is ''the act of applying colored substance to a surface; Creating a picture with colored oils or pastels.'' <ref>[http://www.answers.com/library/Spelling%20%26%20Usage-cid-1525503101 Word Tutor.]</ref> |
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| + | ''The elements of design (i.e., line, colour, tone, texture) are used in various ways to produce sensations of volume, space, movement, and light. The range of media (e.g., tempera, fresco, oil, watercolour, ink, gouache, encaustic, casein) and the choice of a particular form (e.g., mural, easel, panel, miniature, illuminated manuscript, scroll, screen, fan) combine to realize a unique visual image.'' <ref>[http://www.answers.com/library/Britannica+Concise+Encyclopedia-cid-1525503101 Britannica Concise Encyclopedia].</ref> | ||
[[Image:Chinise painting.jpg|thumb|left|Chinese painting]] | [[Image:Chinise painting.jpg|thumb|left|Chinese painting]] | ||
| − | Painting as an ''art form'' | + | Painting as an ''art form'' dates back to prehistoric days. ''We know from textual and archaeological sources that painting was practiced in China from very early times and in a variety of media. Wall paintings were produced in great numbers in the early period of China's history.'' |
<ref>[http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/painting/4ptgintr.htm Chinese Painting]</ref> | <ref>[http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/painting/4ptgintr.htm Chinese Painting]</ref> | ||
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| − | In May 1983, Christo Und Jeanne Claude surrounded 11 islands in Miami's | + | In May 1983, Christo Und Jeanne Claude surrounded 11 islands in Miami's Biscayne Bay with 6.5 million square feet of pink woven polypropylene fabric. |
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| − | [[Image:Kinkade..jpg|thumb| | + | == See also == |
| − | + | [[Image:Kinkade..jpg|thumb|140px|[[Thomas Kinkade]] painting plein air]] | |
| + | *[[Painting Schools]] | ||
| + | *[[Painting Masterpieces]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 16:42, November 16, 2007
Painting is an art; one of the visual arts. It is the act of applying colored substance to a surface; Creating a picture with colored oils or pastels. [1]
The elements of design (i.e., line, colour, tone, texture) are used in various ways to produce sensations of volume, space, movement, and light. The range of media (e.g., tempera, fresco, oil, watercolour, ink, gouache, encaustic, casein) and the choice of a particular form (e.g., mural, easel, panel, miniature, illuminated manuscript, scroll, screen, fan) combine to realize a unique visual image. [2]
Painting as an art form dates back to prehistoric days. We know from textual and archaeological sources that painting was practiced in China from very early times and in a variety of media. Wall paintings were produced in great numbers in the early period of China's history. [3]
Painters have the freedom to invent their own visual language and to experiment with light and new forms, materials and techniques.
In May 1983, Christo Und Jeanne Claude surrounded 11 islands in Miami's Biscayne Bay with 6.5 million square feet of pink woven polypropylene fabric.
See also
External links
- Painting Encyclopædia Britannica.