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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A liquid mixture composed of a colorant dispersed in a binder. Paint dries to form a decorative or protective film. It can be applied with a brush, roller, sprayer, or by dipping. Some types of paints are: | A liquid mixture composed of a colorant dispersed in a binder. Paint dries to form a decorative or protective film. It can be applied with a brush, roller, sprayer, or by dipping. Some types of paints are: | ||
| − | Natural binders: [ | + | * Natural binders: [[oil%20paint|Oil]], [[wax%20paint|Wax]], [[casein%20paint|Casein]], [[gouache|gouache]], [[tempera|tempera]], [[watercolor%20paint|Watercolor]]. |
| − | + | * Synthetic binders: [[alkyd%20resin|Alkyd]], [[acrylic%20colors|Acrylic]], [[latex%20paint|Latex]], [[epoxy%20paint|Epoxy]] and [[Vinyl paint|Vinyl]]. | |
| − | Synthetic binders: [ | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
paints; peinture (Fr.) | paints; peinture (Fr.) | ||
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== Comparisons == | == Comparisons == | ||
| − | [[media: | + | [[media:download_file_559.pdf|Websites of artist colours manufacturers]] |
| + | [https://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Paint_types,_generic General comparison of common paint types] | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
| − | == | + | * National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, 1500 R.I. Ave., Washington DC 20036 |
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 568 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 568 | ||
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
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* ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96 | * ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000 | * Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:10, 12 October 2024
Description
A liquid mixture composed of a colorant dispersed in a binder. Paint dries to form a decorative or protective film. It can be applied with a brush, roller, sprayer, or by dipping. Some types of paints are:
- Natural binders: Oil, Wax, Casein, Gouache, Tempera, Watercolor.
- Synthetic binders: Alkyd, Acrylic, Latex, Epoxy and Vinyl.
Synonyms and Related Terms
paints; peinture (Fr.)
Comparisons
Websites of artist colours manufacturers
General comparison of common paint types
Resources and Citations
- National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, 1500 R.I. Ave., Washington DC 20036
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 568
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000