Gesso

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf art material
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:newspaper
canvas
wood panels
gptkbp:color black
white
clear
gptkbp:component gptkb:color
chalk
gypsum
binder
gptkbp:etymology Italian word for 'chalk'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gesso
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:preparesSurfaceFor acrylic paint
oil paint
tempera paint
gptkbp:property increases paint adhesion
prevents paint absorption
provides texture
gptkbp:type acrylic gesso
traditional gesso
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:artist
gptkbp:usedFor priming surfaces for painting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stura_di_Demonte
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6