marbling

Meanings

• noun

  The artistic process of creating patterns in ink, paint, or other medium by floating pigment on the surface of a liquid and then carefully transferring it to a substrate.

  - "She took a course in marbling to learn the ancient art."
  - "The walls of the library were decorated with intricate marbling designs."

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Synonyms

marbleize , marbleize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marbling
caroling , marbling , twirling , mARBLeling , paragoning

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Variants

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marbling , marblings , marble , marbled , marbles

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'marbre', meaning marble, due to the technique's resemblance to the veined patterns found in marble.

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Trivia

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1. Marbling was a popular art form during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

2. Marbled paper was once used to create elaborate book covers and endpapers.

3. Marbling is still used today in various applications, including art, calligraphy, and even in the food industry (marbled meat).

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Related Concepts

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1. Marbling technique: A variety of techniques can be used in marbling, including agitation, combing, and blowing. Each technique produces unique patterns and effects.

2. Marbled paper: Marbled paper is created by floating pigment on the surface of a size bath and then transferring it to paper. The resulting patterns are then fixed with a solution, making the design permanent.

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Culture

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Marbling has a rich cultural history, dating back to the ancient civilizations of Rome and China. It has been used in various forms of art, including calligraphy, painting, and book decoration.

How to Memorize "marbling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, shallow tray filled with water and covered in a layer of liquid size. Pigment is dropped onto the surface and carefully spread with a tool. As the pigment interacts with the size and water, it forms intricate patterns that are then transferred to paper.

2. associate
   

   - Think of marbling as a cross between painting and calligraphy. It requires both precision and creativity to create beautiful designs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Marble is a beautiful stone with veins of color running through it. Marbling is like that, but with ink and water.

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