Questions tagged [technique-identification]

Use when trying to figure out the name of a technique used in an existing art or craft.

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What is this decorative motif called?

I was walking past an old building on Canal Street, NYC, and I saw this: Is there a term for the... peanuty pattern around this column? I can't remember the address of this building, though I am pretty sure 240 Centre Street has a similar pattern…
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The Whisper of Glocken by John Worsley: which painting technique is it?

I am trying to learn painting by mimicking the adaption of The Whisper of Glocken by John Worsley. I just love it! I just need to know which techniques does he used there. The link above and the video Here (Episode 04, 02:19) describes the artwork…
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What are the technical terms/techniques involved in sewing "paper bag" like bags?

I was wondering if anyone knows the technical terminology for the various techniques/strategies/stitches used in the following pictures? It looks like each panel in the first picture are separate panels sewn together. In the second picture it looks…
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What is the name of the following kinds of patterns?

I have found the following patterns online and am wondering what exactly they are called?
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What's the name of a concept where objects take on forms out of different things?

I think the title is the most proper question that could come up in my mind, as for an example - take a look at 2014 ESC postcards: or this: Thanks in advance!
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What are joined and unjoined fonts?

I'm recently learning font design and typography. I found that even a same font style can have two font versions: joined and unjoined. I'd tried to google it, but got no explanation. What's the different between those fonts? How do I use them? I…
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