Pastel
A dry drawing and painting medium made from pigment with a small amount of binder.
Example
Pastel can produce both powdery blended passages and direct linear marks, but its surface remains sensitive to touch and vibration.
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Conservation and research
Light-sensitive art
Works whose materials can fade or degrade through cumulative exposure to light.
Conservation and research
Preventive conservation
Measures that reduce risks to collections by controlling handling, display, environment and storage before damage...
Techniques and materials
Oil on canvas
A painting made with oil-bound pigments on a woven textile support.
Techniques and materials
Impasto
Paint applied thickly enough for brush or palette-knife marks to remain physically visible.
