Translation glossary: Theatre terms

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profile1) The outline of the exposed surface of a molding cross-section. 2) An outline of the contour of a face, viewed from the side. 
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provenanceA record of previous ownership and previous locations for a work of art. 
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rag boardMat board from non-wood products such as cotton linters or cotton which are naturally lignin free, stable and durable. Made with a non-acidic (pH neut 
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rag paperPaper with all the qualities and benefits of rag board, but much thinner. Used to make photo corners and for other light weight applications in framin 
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ready made frameA frame ready for purchase as is, as opposed to a custom-made frame. Ready mades are usually produced in standard sizes, e.g., 8x10, 11x14, 16x20. 
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refitTo remove an artwork from a frame and reinstall in the same or different frame. 
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register marksIn multicolor printing, small dots, circles, crosses, etc., placed in the margin of the key (main) block, plate, etc., and which are transferred exact 
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regular glassA designation for standard single-strength window glass (2.5 mm). 
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remarque1) A small sketch engraved in the margin of a printing plate, usually removed before the final edition is printed. 2) A printing plate with such a mar 
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reprintsProduced after the original edition was issued and from the original plates or blocks. 
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reproductionA copy. 
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restorationCosmetic repair of an object to recreate its original appearance. 
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restrikeProduced after the original edition was issued and from the original plates or blocks. Often made years after the artist’s death. 
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rice paperA common misnomer for Japanese paper. A smooth, white material favored by Chinese painters; cut off, in a spiral manner, from the pith of the Fatsia p 
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rosewoodA tree that grows in India, South and Central America. The wood is hard and very heavy. A special feature is the silvery sparkle it gives off when pla 
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sawtooth hangerA strip of metal approximately 1/4 inch wide with a sawtooth configuration cut into one edge. The hanger is attached to the back of the frame and comb 
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scoopA common frame molding shape, a cross section showing a concave or hollowed profile. 
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screw eyeA screw with a head shaped into a loop to which the hanging wire on the back of a picture frame is attached. 
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secondary marketAn arena where limited edition prints are resold after the edition has been sold out at the original sources. 
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security hangerA type of hanger with one section attached to the back of the frame and the other to the wall. When positioned together, the frame is held securely an 
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sepia1) A dark brown color. 2) A dark brown pigment, used in paints and inks. 
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sericelArtwork created to resemble an animation cel, but using screen printing techniques. 
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serigraphA method of printing using a hand-cut or photographically prepared stencil attached to silk or a polyester fabric through which color is forced. Also, 
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shadow boxA frame made from a deep molding in which three-dimensional objects may be displayed. 
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shrink wrap(ping)(n) A clear plastic film which shrinks when heated. It comes in various qualities and thicknesses. (v) The act of wrapping an object in this film. 
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silk-screenA stencil process of printing in which a cloth (originally silk) is stretched over a heavy frame and the design painted by tusche or affixed by stenci 
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silver leafSilver that has been beaten into thin sheets. Silver leaf is more delicate than imitation gold, but sturdier than genuine gold; can be cut with scisso 
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spring clipsThere are various types of spring clips, used to hold a stretcher frame in a wooden frame or artwork in a metal frame. The canvas type hook on the str 
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stamp printA limited edition print of a game stamp, e.g., duck stamp print. 
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standard size frameA frame built to one of a variety of sizes deemed standard in the framing industry, e.g., 5x7, 8,10, 16x20. 
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still lifeA painting or drawing of a group of inanimate objects contrived by the artist according to some theme, either symbolic or merely aesthetic. 
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stretchTo pull a fabric taut over a rigid support and secure; e.g., a canvas over a stretched frame or a needle art over foam board. 
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stretcher barA strip of wood with tongue-and-groove ends. Bars are joined to form an expandable frame over which canvas is stretched. 
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substrateA term from substratum meaning a layer lying under another. Generally used to denote a foundation material upon which an item is mounted or otherwise 
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tapestry1) A fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hanging, on furnitur 
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teakA tree that grows in Southern India and Southeast Asia. The wood is extremely hard (ordinary nails cannot be driven into it), very heavy (logs sink in 
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triptych1) A set of three paintings or bas reliefs, related in subject matter and connected side by side. The two outside half-panels (called wings) may be cl 
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ultraviolet (UV) lightShort, high energy invisible light waves beyond violet in the spectrum with a length of 250 to 400 nanometers. 
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united inchIn framing, the combined inches of one length and one width of a frame; e.g., an 8x10 frame is 18 united inches. 
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UV filtering acrylic sheetA glazing material consisting of an acrylic sheet which has been formulated to remove the damaging ultraviolet rays from light. 
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value1) The degree of lightness or darkness of a hue. 2) The general degree of lightness or darkness of a surface. 
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vignette1) An ornamental design of vine leaves, tendrils and grapes, used as a boarder on a page. 2) A small, pleasing picture or view. 3) Small illustration 
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walnutA tree that grows in Australia, Europe and America; the wood is hard, heavy and exceptionally stable (it does not shrink or warp). The color varies fr 
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watercolor1) The technique of painting with pigments dispersed in a gum Arabic solution. 2) A work of art so produced. 3) The paint used in this technique. 
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watermark1) A design, pattern or mark on paper, usually produced by a raised area on which the paper is made. Watermarks on handmade papers are made by very lo 
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wood engravingA highly exacting technique involving engraving on a piece of polished endwood. Endwood is a cross-cut section of wood which has little or no percepti 
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 frameThat decorative or functional element which surrounds an item, providing protection and display functions. Typically made of wood or metal, a frame ge 
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 join(ing)In framing, the operation of gluing and nailing the corners of a frame. 
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 Victorian1) Pertaining or belonging to the period during which Queen Victoria of Great Britain reigned, c. 1840-c. 1900. 2) Characterized by the presence of he 
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