Glossary

overlay
Something-- perhaps a layer of paint or some other material, such as wood veneer or gold leaf-- that is laid over or covers another surface. It may also be a transparent sheet like an acetate or cell containing images in some areas, which is placed atop another image to be incorporated into it.
narrative painting
A painting or sculpture whose composition, colors, and subject are selected to tell a story.
Example: Trajan's Column, Rome, Italy, 113


non figurative
An aspect of modern art in which pieces of art contain no recognizable figures or objects, as opposed to figurative art.
Example: Sam Francis' Around the Blues, 1957/1962

non-photo
A very pale blue that is invisible to a camera or photocopier. A non-photo pen or pencil may be used to make notes on an original: paper may be printed with a non-photo blue grid to allow for easy line-up. In either case, as copiers become more sensitive, you should advise your customer to test these products first.

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