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What is Brutalism?
Brutalism is the term used to describe the 1950s and 60s architectural style which used raw concrete construction to build block like forms as the basis for buildings. The style was often used in public housing and public buildings, featuring massive geometric concrete facades.
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Fast drying paint that contains pigment suspension in polymer emulsion of acrylic. Acrylic paints are soluble in water but resistant when dry. They have unique characteristics not easily attained by other media. Paintings made from it have some degree of similarity with oil and watercolor paintings.
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Mezzotint is a printmaking technique where a copper or steel plate is roughened to print solid black. The artist then smooths specific areas of the plate to create varying tones, from deep blacks to delicate grays and whites. By controlling the degree of smoothing, the artist can achieve detailed gradations of light and shadow. This method results in prints with rich, velvety textures and subtle transitions between light and dark areas.