art paper

English

art paper (countable and uncountable, plural art papers)

Any type of paper that has a specific use in art.
- 2004, Harald Johnson, Mastering Digital Printing‎:
  The surface of uncoated fine art paper is sometimes sized with starches or gelatins.
- 1983, Barbara Pronin, Substitute Teaching: A Handbook for Hassle-Free Subbing‎:
  They can paste the result onto art paper of a contrasting color for a truly beautiful effect.
- 2003, Holly Harrison, Paula Grasdal, Collage for the Soul: Expressing Hopes and Dreams Through Art‎:
  To make window frames, apply gold 33 acrylic paints leaf to craft or art paper, let dry, then cut out frames with a craft knife.
A high-quality paper coated with china clay (or similar) to give it a smooth surface, used in printing.
- 1934 February, B. K. Cooper, “Some Great Central Reflections”, in Railway Magazine, page 84:
  Two handsome volumes, well illustrated and printed on art paper, struck a new note in railway literature.

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