Below is a glossary article post in the category D which discusses the explanation of the meaning, definition and meaning of the acronym, term, jargon, or termonology of Decalcomania based on summaries from various types of sources (references) that are relevant, related, and trustworthy.
Understanding Decalcomania
So, what is actually meant by Decalcomania?
Decalcomomania is a blotting process where the paint is squeezed between two surfaces to make a mirror image.
Explanation of Decalcomania
The most common example of Decalcomana involves the application of paint to paper then folds it, puts pressure and then opens paper to reveal a mirror pattern.
Decalcomana is most often associated with Surrealis Max Ernst and Oscar Dominguez painter, which will use this technique and then change the pattern produced into landscapes and mythical creatures.
Moreover, as we have seen above, this term is one of a collection of dictionaries, acronyms, terms, jargon, or terminology in the field of arts that begins with an alphabet or prefix D, as well as terms associated with D.
Meaning of Decalcomania in the English, Indonesian (Including Javanese and Sundanese), and Malaysian Translation Dictionary
Apart from discussing the meaning and discussion of the definition, to deepen it further, here we also need to know what the word means in the English, Indonesian (including Javanese and Sundanese) translation dictionaries, as well as Malaysia (Malay).
For easy understanding, in this glossary post, we will explain it in the form of a list of translations of terms from various types of languages as follows:
- English; Terminology = Decalcomania.
- Indonesian (including Javanese and Sundanese translations); Terminology = Decalcomania (Indonesian), Decccomania (Java), and Decalcompanansa in Sundanese.
- Malaysian; Terminology = Decalcomania.
Closing
OK, above there is the discussion and explanation of what is the meaning of Decalcomania.
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Footnotes
This glossary post was created by referring to the conclusions of the meaning of definitions from various authoritative relevant references such as Wikipedia, Britannica and several other sources such as MoMA, Tate, ModernArts, and so on. This word is one of a collection of terminology in the field of Art which begins with the alphabet or prefix D. This article wasupdated in Nov of 2024.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity
- https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=decalcomania
- https://www.britannica.com/search?query=decalcomania
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