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Meaning of encástica by Jimeno Álvarez





Jimeno Álvarez

encástica
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The encaustic, which derives from the Greek enkaustikos ( ' record with 39 fire; ) is a technique of painting is characterized by the use of wax as a binder of pigments. Mix effects very covering and is dense and creamy. The paint is applied with a brush or a hot spatula. The finish is a polishing is done with rags of linen on a coat of hot wax previously extended ( in this case already does not act as a binder, but as protection ). This operation is called encaustizacion and is perfectly described by Vitruvius, architect and engineer Roman ( c. 70 do 25 BC. ) which reads as follows: "We must spread a layer of hot wax on the painting and then must be polished with a dry linen rags. "

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