negative painting

noun

The technique of painting a dark background so that the remaining lighter color forms the main design.

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Meanings

nounnegative painting (countable and uncountable, plural negative paintings)

plural negative paintings

  1. uncountableThe technique of painting a dark background so that the remaining lighter color forms the main design.
  2. countableAn artwork produced by this technique.
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APA

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Chicago

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