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- Varnishing DayOriginal translation for vernissage, it was a designated time for artists to apply their final touches and varnish to their paintings while they were installed for exhibition. Critics were invited to view the pieces at this time prior to the public opening.
- VellumA support made from one of a variety of treated animal skins. Known for its smooth, and slightly translucent surface, was often used in formal documents.
- VernissageThe private preview of an exhibition prior to the public opening.
- Verre EglomiseFrench for the process of decorating and gilding the reverse side of glass.
- VersoThe back or reverse of a piece
- VitrineA clear acrylic case, either wall mounted, or displayed on a table fabricated to often display dimensional artifacts without the presence of a frame.
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- Varnishing DayOriginal translation for vernissage, it was a designated time for artists to apply their final touches and varnish to their paintings while they were installed for exhibition. Critics were invited to view the pieces at this time prior to the public opening.
- VellumA support made from one of a variety of treated animal skins. Known for its smooth, and slightly translucent surface, was often used in formal documents.
- VernissageThe private preview of an exhibition prior to the public opening.
- Verre EglomiseFrench for the process of decorating and gilding the reverse side of glass.
- VersoThe back or reverse of a piece
- VitrineA clear acrylic case, either wall mounted, or displayed on a table fabricated to often display dimensional artifacts without the presence of a frame.
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