Definition of Gesso. Meaning of Gesso. Synonyms of Gesso

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Definition of Gesso

Gesso
Gesso Ges"so, n. [It., chalk, plaster.] 1. Plaster of Paris, or gypsum, esp. as prepared for use in painting, or in making bas-reliefs and the like; by extension, a plasterlike or pasty material spread upon a surface to fit it for painting or gilding, or a surface so prepared. 2. A work of art done in gesso. [Obs.]

Meaning of Gesso from wikipedia

- Gesso (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛsso]; 'chalk', from the Latin: gypsum, from Gr****: γύψος), also known as "glue gesso" or "Italian gesso", is a white...
- whereas real gesso is not suitable for canvas. The artist might apply several layers of gesso, sanding each smooth after it has dried. Acrylic gesso is very...
- gesso and are ready for use straight away. Artists desiring greater control of their painting surface may add a coat or two of their preferred gesso....
- Power Plant, also known as The Upper Gesso Plant, is a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station located in Valle Gesso just south of Entracque, Italy. The...
- Valle Gesso is a valley in the Maritime Alps (south-western Alps), located in the Italian province of Cuneo and crossed by the Gesso torrent. The language...
- dress and ornaments including the gesso work (gold covering), which is an important feature of Mysore painting. Gesso work was the hallmark of all traditional...
- painted with materials that allowed for regular alterations: tempera on gesso, pitch, and mastic. Due to the methods used, a variety of environmental...
- Hope Street, Glasgow, where they produced book illustrations, embroidery, gesso panels, leaded gl**** and repoussé metalwork. Their innovative work was inspired...
- term meaning "pastework", is low relief decoration, normally modelled in gesso or white lead, applied to build up a surface that may then be gilded or...
- plastics, vellum, leather, fabric, wood, and watercolor canvas (coated with a gesso that is specially formulated for use with watercolors). Watercolor paper...