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découpage
découpage , any process of decorating surfaces in which paper cutouts made of new materials completely cover the surface. These cutouts are attached to the work by pasting or gluing. The simple techniques involved in this form of collage make it an easily accessible art form. |
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"découpage." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "découpage." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-decoupag.html "découpage." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-decoupag.html |
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decoupage
de·cou·page / ˌdākoōˈpäzh/ • n. the decoration of the surface of an object with paper cut-outs, which is then usu. varnished or lacquered. |
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"decoupage." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "decoupage." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-decoupage.html "decoupage." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-decoupage.html |
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découpage
découpage
•décolletage, découpage, Lesage, maquillage, paysage, plage, potage, vernissage
•triage • persiflage • fuselage • collage
•ménage • badinage
•counter-espionage • mirage
•entourage • corsage • repêchage
•frottage
•montage, photomontage
•cabotage
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"découpage." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "découpage." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-dcoupage.html "découpage." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-dcoupage.html |
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