Difference between revisions of "Acra"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [https://www.liquitex.com/us/ Liquitex] A registered trademark for a series of paints containing [[quinacridone%20dye|quinacridone]] organic pigments. In general, ACRA® paints are transparent and have excellent lightfastness. The Liquitex paints are dispersed in a clear [[acrylic%20resin|acrylic resin]]. | + | [https://www.liquitex.com/us/ Liquitex] A registered trademark for a series of paints containing [[quinacridone%20dye|quinacridone]] organic pigments. In general, ACRA® paints are transparent and have excellent lightfastness. The Liquitex paints are dispersed in a clear [[acrylic%20resin|acrylic resin]]. As of 2020 (and perhaps before), the term 'Acra' is no longer used by Liquitex to characterize the pigment content of its paints. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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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) | ||
Latest revision as of 15:22, 23 April 2022
Description
Liquitex A registered trademark for a series of paints containing quinacridone organic pigments. In general, ACRA® paints are transparent and have excellent lightfastness. The Liquitex paints are dispersed in a clear Acrylic resin. As of 2020 (and perhaps before), the term 'Acra' is no longer used by Liquitex to characterize the pigment content of its paints.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ACRA; quinacridone red
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)