Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Term | Definition |
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| Relief print |
A print whose image is printed from a design raised on the surface of a block. In this type of print the ink lies on the top of the block and is transferred to the paper under light pressure.
(See also: Intaglio print)
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| Repoussé |
A French word meaning "pushed out" used to describe a process for embossing silver. It is done by placing a silver sheet on a soft material, such as wax or a soft wood, and punching the inside of the metal to create designs on the outside.
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| Reproduction (general) |
A copy of an original, openly advertised as being a copy.
(See also: Fake)
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| Reproduction (print) |
A reproduction is a copy of an original print or other art work whose matrix design is transferred from the original by a photomechanical process. A facsimile is a reproduction done to the same scale and appearance as the original.
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| Rhinestone |
A lead crystal originally sifted from the Rhine River, or a faceted chunk of glass, usually backed with foil, often used to decorate jewelry or clothing.
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| Ridicule |
A small handbag formed in any number of shapes (hearts, etc.), highly fashionable among ladies toward the end of the 18th century.
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| Rococo |
A curvaceous and highly ornate style of furniture and architecture developed by Parisian artists and designers in the early 18th century, which eventually supplanted the equally ornate but often ponderous Baroque style.
(See also: Baroque)
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