Art Term Glossary
Welcome to our Art Glossary – a practical reference for artists, students, and anyone interested in the language of art. Here you’ll find clear explanations of equipment, tools, and materials used in creative practice, alongside entries on influential artists and important art terms. From studio essentials and specialist printmaking tools to well-known figures in art history, this glossary brings together definitions and insights in accessible language. Whether you are beginning your artistic journey or deepening your understanding, it offers straightforward guidance to help you explore the world of art with confidence.
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- Salvador Dalí
- Scraper & Burnisher (for intaglio plate work)
- Screen Printing (Serigraphy, Silkscreen)
- Scrim (cloth for wiping)
- Sizing / Unsized Paper
- Solvents / Grounds (stop-out, hard ground, soft ground)
- Spit Bite (painting acid directly onto aquatint)
- Squeegee (for screen printing)
- State (of a print)
- Stencil Method
- Stencil Resist (photo emulsion, hand-cut)
- Stopping Out
- Sugar Lift (etching technique)
- Support (substrate)
