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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">artists&apos; brushes</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>[artists&apos; brushes by material]</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>[artists&apos; brushes by function]</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>[artists&apos; brushes by form]</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>artists</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>paintbrushes</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>painting equipment</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>brushes</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>artist&apos;s brush</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>brushes, artists&apos;</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>pencils</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Brushes made for use by artists from animal hair or synthetic material in a variety of shapes and sizes, but generally small enough to be handled with precision. The term pencil was used until the 19th century to describe small pointed sable or camel hair brushes. For larger brushes made for applying paint over large areas, especially as a protective coating, see "paintbrushes." ]]></note></mads>