Impasto: meaning, definitions and examples

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impasto

 

[ ษชmหˆpษ‘หstoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art techniques

Impasto is a painting technique where paint is laid on the surface very thickly, often so much so that the brush or palette knife strokes are visible. This technique can add a dynamic quality to the artwork, creating texture and depth. It is commonly associated with oil paints, but can also be used with acrylics. Famous artists like Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt have utilized impasto to enhance their works. The thickness of the paint can reflect light differently, contributing to the overall visual impact of the piece.

Synonyms

layered paint, textured painting, thick paint application

Examples of usage

  • The impasto technique in Van Gogh's Starry Night adds vibrant movement.
  • Artists use impasto to create texture and dimension in still life paintings.
  • Her use of impasto made the colors pop on the canvas.
  • The impasto effect in that painting brings the landscape to life.

Translations

Translations of the word "impasto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impasto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฎเฅเคชเคพเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Impasto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ impasto

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟะฐัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ impasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ‘ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impasto

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impasto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท impasto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž„ํŒŒ์Šคํ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุจุงุณุชูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impasto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ impasto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽšๆถ‚ๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ impasto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ impasto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟะฐัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impasto

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impasto

Etymology

The term 'impasto' comes from the Italian word 'impastare', which means 'to knead' or 'to mix.' This relates directly to the process of mixing and applying paint in thick layers. The technique can be traced back to the Renaissance, but it gained particular prominence in the 19th century with the rise of Impressionist painters. Artists began to explore the expressive potential of paint applied in a thick manner. Impasto allows for a more tactile interaction with the medium, and the resulting texture can convey emotion and movement in the artwork. Influential artists such as Rembrandt employed this technique to create depth and highlight luminous effects in their paintings. As modern art evolved, impasto continued to be a key aspect for many abstract and contemporary artists seeking texture and dimensionality in their work.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,261, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.