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Impasto
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a painting technique in which paint is applied so thickly to the canvas or panel that the brush strokes are visible
impasto
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Example
The Impressionist painters were known for their expressive use of impasto, applying paint with bold strokes and visible texture to capture the play of light and color.
She experimented with impasto in her oil paintings, building up layers of paint to create a tactile surface that invited viewers to explore the artwork with their senses.
The art critic praised the artist's mastery of impasto, noting how the thick application of paint added depth and vitality to the still-life composition.
