Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [image-making processes and techniques]
6. [painting and painting techniques]
7. painting techniques
8. [painting techniques for special effects]

Narrower term/s

• antiquing
• graining
• marbling
• Spänemarmorierung

Anotations

Scope note:

Term used to describe a wide range of decorative painting techniques originally intended to replicate materials such as marble and wood with paint. Usage encompasses many other decorative finishes for walls and furniture, and is used broadly to describe various techniques in the context of domestic decor. For illusionistic painting in the context of fine art use "trompe l'oeil."