IMPASTO


Meaning of IMPASTO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ im-ˈpas-(ˌ)tō, -ˈpäs- ]

noun

( plural -tos )

Etymology: Italian, from impastare

Date: 1784

1. : the thick application of a pigment to a canvas or panel in painting ; also : the body of pigment so applied

2. : raised decoration on ceramic ware usually of slip or enamel

• im·pas·toed -(ˌ)tōd adjective

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