The Art Term Glossary is a practical reference library for studio artists and emerging galleries preparing to exhibit, promote, document, and sell artwork in today’s art fair environment.
Understanding the right terms helps artists speak more professionally, prepare clearer artwork descriptions, read condition reports with greater confidence, and build trust with collectors.
This glossary is not meant to be overly academic. It is meant to be useful.
— Mark Shapiro
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Terms for painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media.
Terms for traditional and contemporary printmaking methods.
Terms for editions, proofs, numbering, and authenticity.
Terms for fine art papers, surfaces, substrates, and supports.
Terms for photography, digital printing, pigment prints, giclées, and image files.
Terms for mats, glazing, frames, mounting, hanging, and presentation.
Terms for condition reports, damage, restoration, conservation, and long-term care.
Terms for certificates, invoices, ownership, editions, and collector confidence.
