Tone-blending painting technique Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 26, 2003 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 26, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 26, 2003 · 24-Down · 7 letters
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A painting technique, prominent during the Italian Renaissance, involving the application of subtle layers of translucent paint, blurring the transition between colors, tones and often objects and creating the illusion of depth.
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