The Impasto Effect on Paintings
Impasto, a timeless painting technique used since the Renaissance, transforms color into sculptural form. Annita Apostolidou Platis reflects on its expressive depth and enduring impact in art.
Annita Apostolidou Platis
Impasto is a thick application of paint that does not attempt to look smooth. A painting technique. Impasto is not a modern approach to painting. Art historians note that the technique was employed as early as the Renaissance and Baroque periods by artists such as Rembrandt, Titian, and Rubens. Impasto seems like a form of sculpture.
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