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Achromatic

Refers to artwork having no color or hue, generally executed in black, white or gray.


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Acrylic

A water based, fast drying paint created binding pigments to an acrylic polymer resin. The paint is thicker than tempera or watercolor and becomes resistant to water once it has dried.


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Aliasing

Occurs in computer generated images or text when the resolution is not high enough to display a clean line or curve. This results in “jaggies” or additional pixels along the edge of the image which give a blurred or step-like appearance. This can also result in Moiré patterns.


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Antialiasing

The method of correcting or preventing jagged edges in computer generated text and/or images. (See aliasing). Many graphics computer programs offer features to minimize this effect created when a resolution is not high enough for the image/text to display cleanly.


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Asymmetrical

Having two unequal sides, a lack of similarity between parts or a lack of balance (or symmetry) between parts.


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Artists Proof

A single print signed and noted by the artist, outside of the standard limited edition prints. Print for the artist's own private collection.


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