Self-similar structures that amplify natural patterns within paint, and the feelings they awaken in the artist

Author

Steinberg, Robert

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Leonardo. 1994, Num. 2, Vol. 27, 105-111, 10 ill. (1 col.)

ISSN

0024-094X

Abstract (en)

Reports the discovery of properties of paint which, when surface tension is reduced by thinning with an amphiphilic compound, permit the medium to exhibit self-similar patterns like those found in nature (e.g., growth, flow, erosion, and symmetry); describes the creation of representational images by controlling the surface tension, viscosity, evaporation and gravity of the paint.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing -- United States
• Steinberg, Robert, 20th c.
• Painting
• United States
• 1900-2000
• Pigments
• Science

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin -- États-Unis
• Steinberg, Robert, 20~e s.
• Peinture
• Etats-Unis
• 1900-2000
• Pigments
• Sciences

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19950401-00314428

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