Oil paint
Oil Paint
Oil paint is a type of slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil, commonly linseed oil. The viscosity of the paint may be modified by the addition of a solvent such as turpentine or white spirit, and varnish may be added to increase the glossiness of the dried oil paint film.
Pronunciation
Oil Paint: /ɔɪl peɪnt/
Etymology
The term "oil paint" is derived from the medium used to bind the pigment particles together - oil. The use of oil as a binding agent dates back to the 7th century, but it was not until the 15th century that oil paint became a popular medium in Western art.
Related Terms
- Pigment: A material that changes the color of reflected or transmitted light as the result of wavelength-selective absorption.
- Linseed Oil: A common carrier for pigment in oil paint, derived from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant.
- Solvent: A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. In oil paint, solvents like turpentine are used to thin the paint and modify its viscosity.
- Varnish: A clear transparent hard protective finish or film primarily used in wood finishing but also for other materials.
- Turpentine: A fluid obtained by the distillation of resin harvested from living trees, mainly pines. It is mainly used as a solvent and as a source of materials for organic synthesis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oil paint
- Wikipedia's article - Oil paint
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