The believe that the word is "sfumato" which describes his painting
technique for the blending of different tones and even colors together.
-----Original Message-----
From: Heidi McElroy [mailto:hmcelroy@naxs.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 3:26 PM
To: ArtsEdNet Talk
Subject: Re: art technique - "stomata" - definition?????
> Has anyone ever heard of the word "stomata" as an art technique used
by
> Leonardo?
>
> When I look up the definition of the word...the only definition that I
find
> pertains to...
> plants and leaves of plants.
> Carolyn Roberts
>
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I always rely on artlex.com for definitions. Heidi in va