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Oil painting: A painting technique using pigments mixed with oil, usually linseed or walnut, as a binder. This technique offers great flexibility and allows for the creation of works with rich textures and vibrant colors.
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Acrylic: A painting technique using pigments mixed with an acrylic polymer as a binder. Acrylic dries quickly, allowing artists to build layers quickly and work spontaneously.
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Watercolor: A painting technique using transparent pigments diluted in water. Watercolor is often used to create delicate and luminous works, playing with the effects of transparency and layering.
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Pencil drawing: A drawing technique using graphite or colored pencils to create lines and values on a surface. Pencil drawing can vary in fineness and detail, from quick sketches to highly detailed works.
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Sculpture: A three-dimensional technique involving the manipulation of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay to create physical forms. Sculpture can be achieved by adding, subtracting, or shaping the base material.
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Printmaking: A printmaking technique using various tools to incise an image into a surface, usually metal or wood. Prints can be printed on paper to create multiple works.
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Photography: A technique using a camera to capture images on film or digitally. Photography can be manipulated in a variety of ways, including framing, lighting, and digital post-processing.
These techniques are just a few of a multitude of others, each offering artists unique possibilities for expression and creation.
By exploring this first part on the language of art, we hope to have sparked your interest and broadened your vision of this fascinating universe. Stay with us for the next chapters where we will continue to explore together the key terms and concepts of art.
