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Mode Of Blending In Art Described By Leonardo As Without Lines Or Borders In The Manner Of Smoke Crossword Clue
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SFUMATO which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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SFUMATO
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SFUMATO" which means:
- noun
- • In painting, the application of subtle layers of translucent paint so that there is no visible transition between colors, tones and often objects.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Leonardo da vinci's mona lisa is famous for its use of sfumato."
- • "The artist applied sfumato techniques to create a hazy, smoky effect in the painting."
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