art paper

plural art papers

1. countableuncountableAny type of paper that has a specific use in art.

   The surface of uncoated fine art paper is sometimes sized with starches or gelatins.

   2004, Harald Johnson, Mastering Digital Printing

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   They can paste the result onto art paper of a contrasting color for a truly beautiful effect.

   1983, Barbara Pronin, Substitute Teaching: A Handbook for Hassle-Free Subbing

   To make window frames, apply gold 33 acrylic paints leaf to craft or art paper, let dry, then cut out frames with a craft knife.

   2003, Holly Harrison, Paula Grasdal, Collage for the Soul: Expressing Hopes and Dreams Through Art

2. countableuncountableA high-quality paper coated with china clay (or similar) to give it a smooth surface, used in printing.

   Two handsome volumes, well illustrated and printed on art paper, struck a new note in railway literature.

   1934 February, B. K. Cooper, “Some Great Central Reflections”, in Railway Magazine, page 84