sfumato

Turkish - Turkish

Definition of sfumato in Turkish Turkish dictionary

Hava perspektifi

English - English

Definition of sfumato in English English dictionary

In painting, the application of subtle layers of translucent paint so that there is no visible transition between colors, tones and often objects

Having vague outlines, and colors and shades so mingled as to give a misty appearance; said of a painting

Hyphenation

sfu·ma·to

Etymology

[ sfü-'mä-(")tO ] (noun.) 1909. Italian sfumato, 'shaded, toned down' (1909)