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05 April 2010

Edition  In printmaking, the total number of prints made and approved by an artist, usually numbered consecutively. Also, a limited number of multiple originals of a single design in any medium.

04 April 2010

Ceramic  Objects made of clay hardened into a relatively permanent material by firing. Also, the process of making such objects.
Casting  A process that involves pouring liquid material such as molten metal, clay, wax, or plaster into a mold. When the liquid hardens, the mold is removed, leaving a form in the shape of the mold.

03 April 2010

Academic Art  Art governed by rules, especially art sanctioned by an official institution, academy, or school. Originally applied to art that conformed to standards established by the French Academy regarding composition, drawing, and color usage. The term has come to mean conservative and lacking in originality.
Abstract Surrealism  See Surrealism.