Decorative ridges or grooves that are carved along the shaft of a column or pilaster to make it appear rounder than a smooth surface. Fluted columns are a characteristic feature of Greek architecture.
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A needlework technique in embroidery where successive, overlapping stitches produce a corded appearance, resembling the stem of a plant.
A variation of the plain weave, it is created by passing the weft over and under the warp threads in…
An ancient Indian shading technique wherein the artist retains their brush to paint miniature dots of differing density. The technique…
A flat-weave tapestry weaving technique where weft yarns are wrapped over four warp threads before being twisted back under the…
A technique of brick-and-lime flat roof construction, named after the erstwhile Madras Presidency of colonial South India where it emerged.…
Meaning “little dream,” it is a woven brocade, characterised by a dense and rich zari work on the surface that…
An early photographic technique wherein two or more negative images are combined to create a single image. This technique allowed…
A style associated with postmodern trends in visual art, music and literature, pastiche indicates works of art that imitate or…