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lustrouspatina


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of artistic plaster with a shiny, smooth surface.

    - "The artist applied a thick layer of lustrouspatina to the statue's surface."
    - "The gallery featured a collection of sculptures with various finishes, including lustrouspatina."

Variants
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lustrate , lustrated , lustrates , lustrating , lustration , lustrations
Etymology
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From the Italian word 'patina,' meaning a thin layer of oxidation or a protective coating, and the prefix 'lustrous,' meaning shining or gleaming.


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  1. Lustrouspatina is often applied to statues and sculptures using a brush or trowel.

  2. The process of applying lustrouspatina to a statue is called 'patination'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Patina: A thin layer of oxidation or a protective coating that forms on the surface of an object, often giving it a distinctive appearance.

  2. Gesso: A white, chalky substance used as a primer for painting or as a base for sculpture.


Culture
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Lustrouspatina is often used in art and sculpture to enhance the appearance of the artwork and protect the surface from damage.

How to Memorize "lustrouspatina"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a shiny, smooth surface like a mirror. This is what lustrouspatina looks like.

  2. associate

    - Think of a shiny, protective coating on a sculpture or artwork.

  3. mnemonics

    - Lustrouspatina is like a shiny, protective coat for art.


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