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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
Examples
The artist's use of impasto technique created a rich texture on the canvas, with thick layers of paint giving the artwork a three-dimensional quality.
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.
