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craquelure [ˈkrækəlʊə]
n (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a network of fine cracks on old paintings caused by the deterioration of pigment or varnish [from French, from craqueler to crackle, from craquer to crack, of imitative origin] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Is this because the artworks--some stenciled on wood achieving an instant craquelure, others on collaged newsprint, yet others on discontinued wallpaper--look prematurely aged, giving an appearance of venerable deterioration to their contemporary substance? We love grayscaling images to convert them from RGB to black and white, we love altering the hue to do sepia toning for that old-time effect, and we especially like to use the lasso tool to create "feathering" and other cool effects like drop shadows, bevel and emboss - even craquelure. And in the track proves she has a keen eye for material juxtaposition, as attested by the craquelure of air-dried clay pressed into chicken wire on one figure's head, or the narrow metal tube that winds sinuously throughout its body, contrasting with its primarily organic components. |
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