Also means
method of applying thin translucent paint layers
Usage Note
Lasurtechnik describes the Old Masters' method of building up colour through successive transparent Lasuren (glazes), allowing light to reflect off lower layers and create luminous depth. It contrasts with the Alla-prima-Methode of opaque direct painting.
Examples
"Die Lasurtechnik der flämischen Meister erzeugte eine unvergleichliche Tiefenwirkung in den Gemälden."
Natural Translation
The glazing technique of the Flemish masters created an incomparable sense of depth in the paintings.
Literal Translation
The glazing-technique of the Flemish masters produced an incomparable depth-effect in the paintings.
Related Words
- Abguss cast, casting (plaster or metal replica of a sculpture)
- Abstraktion abstraction (non-representational art)
- Acrylfarbe acrylic paint
- Akanthus acanthus (decorative leaf motif)
- Akt nude
- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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