Definition of oil colour

oil colournoun

màu dầu

/ˈɔɪl kʌlə(r)//ˈɔɪl kʌlər/

The term "oil color" (in American English, "oil colour" in British English) refers to a type of paint used by artists to create oil paintings. The word "oil" is used because this type of paint is made up of pigments (which provide color) suspended in a medium of oil, typically linseed oil. The use of oil as a medium for paint can be traced back to ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Romans used oil-based paints, although the recipes for these paints are not well documented. The technique of oil painting, as we know it today, however, can be traced back to the Northern Renaissance, particularly to the Flemish painter Jan Van Eyck in the 15th century. Van Eyck is credited with developing the technique of mixing pigments with oil and applying them with a brush, instead of using more traditional techniques like egg yolk and tempera. The advantages of oil color over other types of paint, such as watercolor and fresco, are many. The oil medium allows the paint to be applied thickly or thinly, in contrast to the more transparent watercolor paints. Oil colors are also more durable and resist fading than other types of paint. The ability to work more quickly and to layer and blend colors on the canvas has made oil color one of the most popular mediums among artists today, particularly in the Western art traditions. In conclusion, "oil color" is a term that describes a type of paint used by artists, made up of pigments suspended in a medium of oil. The usage of oil as a medium for paint can be traced back to ancient times, but the techniques of oil painting that we associate with the Renaissance and beyond are owed to innovative artists like Jan Van Eyck. The advantages of oil color have made it a prominent medium in Western art traditions.

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Example:
  • The painter mixed bright yellow and red oil colours to create a vibrant orange hue.

    Người họa sĩ đã pha trộn màu dầu vàng tươi và đỏ để tạo ra màu cam rực rỡ.

  • The oil colour on the artist's palette seemed to shimmer when caught in the light.

    Màu sơn dầu trên bảng màu của họa sĩ dường như lấp lánh khi phản chiếu dưới ánh sáng.

  • The landscape painting was done entirely with thick, textured strokes of oil colour.

    Bức tranh phong cảnh được thực hiện hoàn toàn bằng những nét vẽ dày, có kết cấu bằng màu dầu.

  • The artist added a touch of cerulean blue oil colour to the sky to create a subtle gradient.

    Nghệ sĩ đã thêm một chút màu xanh lam nhạt vào bầu trời để tạo nên sự chuyển màu tinh tế.

  • The oil colour started to set quickly, requiring the painter to work quickly and confidently.

    Màu sơn dầu bắt đầu khô nhanh, đòi hỏi người họa sĩ phải làm việc nhanh chóng và tự tin.

  • The artist used a palette knife to apply the oil colour in thick, impasto strokes.

    Nghệ sĩ đã sử dụng dao trộn màu để thoa màu dầu theo những nét dày và impasto.

  • The oil colour was rich and buttery, with a smooth consistency that allowed for intricate blending.

    Màu dầu đậm và sánh, có độ mịn thích hợp để trộn đều.

  • The artist's breathtaking still life was rendered in rich, deeply saturated oil colours.

    Bức tranh tĩnh vật ngoạn mục của nghệ sĩ được thể hiện bằng màu sơn dầu đậm và rực rỡ.

  • The painter's use of bold, expressive oil colours gave the piece a strong sense of movement and energy.

    Việc họa sĩ sử dụng màu sơn dầu đậm và biểu cảm đã mang lại cho tác phẩm cảm giác chuyển động và năng lượng mạnh mẽ.

  • The languid, almost melancholic portrait was rendered in a muted palette of earthy oil colours.

    Bức chân dung uể oải, gần như u sầu được thể hiện bằng bảng màu sơn dầu trầm lắng.