Fine Art Glossary
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PublicationsAny publication in which either the specific work of art or artist was noted. |
PublisherThe printer or foundry that produces an artist's work in multiples (i.e., an edition). For example, Atelier Mourlot of Paris, France, was the publisher for Pablo Picasso's prints. |
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Remains of HingesWorks on paper, prints, and photographs are often attached to a mat with paper hinges and a chemically neutral, non-staining, and permanent adhesive. Each hinge is attached to the piece and the back board, allowing easy removal from the board should the necessity arise. |
Repurposed An item that has been repurposed no longer performs its original function, and retains only aesthetic value.
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Requires CleaningAn item requires cleaning if there is an accumulation of unrelated matter on its surface (e.g., dirt, dust, grime, fungus, mold, wax). |
RestorationThe process of halting the decay of a work of art and/or returning it to its original state. |
Rippled PaperWhen environmental influences cause disruptions, ridges, or buckling of paper.
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Salt PrintThe earliest form of photographic positive paper, salt prints were the most common print type until the invention of the albumen. Developed in 1840 by William Fox Talbot, they were created by soaking a sheet of paper in a salt solution and coating it with silver nitrate. This created a light sensitive paper which typically produced sepia prints with a matte surface.
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SizeAn item's height, width and depth noted in either inches or centimeters.
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SkinningExcessive cleaning. Occurs when a piece has experienced exorbitant intervention from a restorer or conservationist, removing a portion of the original media. |