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impasto

noun (impasto — uncountable)

«impasto» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(art) A way of painting with very thick paint, so that the brush or knife marks stand up from the surface. tree →

In the lessons

In art lessons on painters and techniques: Van Gogh used impasto in The Starry Night and Sunflowers. Phrases: impasto technique, thick impasto.

Examples

Van Gogh used impasto, so his paintings look bumpy. tree →
We tried impasto with a palette knife in art class. tree →
The impasto makes the sunflowers look 3D. tree →
Impasto takes a long time to dry. tree →
You can see the brushstrokes in the impasto. tree →
Add flour to poster paint for a pretend impasto. tree →

Note

An Italian word, say im-PAS-toe. Uncountable. Opposite style: smooth, flat glazing.

On Mova

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