About: Knowing When to Stop

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@idthe:KnowingWhenToStop
typeArt, Art criticism, Art history, Concept, contextual analysis, Resource, Visual Analysis, Visual Arts
broaderConceptual Analysis, Criticism, Interpretation, visual art term
definitionThe judgment to cease work on a painting before overworking diminishes its freshness or luminosity.
editorial noteOne of watercolor's hardest lessons; a sign of experience and discipline.
inSchemeWatercolor Criticism Scheme
labelKnowing When to Stop
narrowerBrushwork economy
relatedSelective economy, watercolor technique
skos:altLabelNot Overworking, Restraint



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