TrueColoursArt

This is the division of a support along geometrical lines in order to produce the ‘perfect’ proportions.

The rule or thirds is a similar, but simpler method of obtaining an approximate result.

A paint which fades with time or through exposure to light.

These are pigments which were originally made from coloured earth. They include terre verte, a soft green, and yellow ochre, sienna, umber and indian red which range in colour from soft yellow to brown.