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'Texture' in a painting is the feel of the canvas. It can be based on the paint and its application or addition materials such as ribbon, metal, wood, lace, leather, sand, etc... visual and tactile. Texture in painting stimulates two different senses. This makes it a unique element of art. There are 4 types of texture in art: actual texture, simulated texture, abstract texture, and invented texture.

Contents

Actual Texture

Simulated Texture

Abstract Texture

Invented Texture

References

Actual Texture

The actual texture of how the work of art looks and feels to the touch.

Simulated Texture

Creating a visual effect of texture without actually adding texture.

Abstract Texture

Texture that does not seem to match the object its connected with.

Invented Texture

The creative way of adding alternate materials to create an interesting texture.

References

★ Otto G. Ocvirk, Robert E. Stinson, Phillip R. Wigg, Robert O. Bone, and David L. Cayton. ''Art Fundamentals Theory & Practice Seventh Edition,'' Calmann & King LTD, 1994. ISBN 0-697-12545-9