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Translation glossary: Theatre terms

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mahoganyA tree which grows in West Africa, South and Central America; the wood is quite soft and light weight; has a coppery-red color. Valued for its color, 
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mapleA tree which grows in northeastern North America; the wood is hard, heavy and strong; the color varies from pale grayish to yellowish white. It is not 
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maquetteIn sculpture, a small scale model. 
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mat boardA multi-ply board usually comprised of a core, adhesive, facing and backing paper. Commonly four-ply, but available in other thicknesses. May be rag b 
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mat cutterA tool for cutting the window opening in a mat. May be a small hand-held tool or include various levels of sophistication with regard to guide bar, me 
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mat(ting)(window mat) A border, usually made from mat board, placed around a print, photograph, etc., to serve as a spacer or separation between the picture an 
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medium1) The specific tool and material used by an artist, e.g., brush and oil paint, chisel and stone. 2) The mode of expression employed by an artist, e.g 
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memorabiliaCollection of objects that have a sentimental value. 
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metal sectional frameA frame of anodized extruded aluminum sections. 
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mezzotintAn intaglio process in which the plate is pitted all over with a tool called a \"rocker.\" By scraping or burnishing the raised burrs, gradations of l 
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mint conditionDescribes artwork which is in the same condition as it was when originally finished, printed, etc. Taken from coinage, in the same condition as it was 
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mirror hangerA heavy duty hanging device attached to the back of a frame with screws, characterized by having a holding ring at the top through which a thin, narro 
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miter (mitre)To cut frame molding on an angle for joining to other mitered pieces. 
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moiré(mwa-ray) A lustrous watermark of wavy design placed on fabric by passing it through heated ridged rollers under pressure.  Makes an attractive fabric 
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moldingWood or metal which has been refined and shaped and which includes a rabbet for use in the framing industry as frame stock. 
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monochromaticA painting or drawing of different shades of one color. 
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monoprintA one-of-a-kind print made by painting on a sheet or slab and transferring the still wet painting to a sheet of paper by a hand method; if the paintin 
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motifA distinctive and recurring form, shape or figure. 
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mounting boardA surface, substrate or secondary support to which any art or object is attached. 
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non-glare glassGlass which has been etched on one or both sides, which defuses the light, resulting in a minimum of glare and reflection. 
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oakA tree that grows in northern countries; the wood is hard, heavy, has a strong distinctive grain and is very acidic. Most oak has a yellowish brown co 
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offset-lithographyA process in which the printed image is transferred, or offset, from one roller or plate to another and then transferred to the printing paper. Offset 
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oil paintArtists’ colors made by dispersing pigments in linseed oil or another vegetable drying oil and having the consistency of a smooth paste. 
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open editionAn edition having an unlimited number of prints in it. 
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originalA unique piece of artwork that cannot be exactly duplicated, e.g., an oil painting on canvas. While the image may be duplicated as a print, the reprod 
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ornateHeavily ornamented, overly adorned, showy. 
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oval frameA frame with an elliptical shape. 
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oval matA mat with an elliptical opening; may have an oval or rectangular perimeter. 
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overlayIn animation art, a portion of a scene, generally a foreground element, painted on or applied to a cel and laid over the action to create the illusion 
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oversizeDescribes the size of a frame or materials that are larger than standard 32- by 40-inch mat board. 
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palette1) A non-absorbent surface on which to mix paint. 2) The set of colors on such a surface. 3) The range of colors a given artist or school of art prefe 
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palette knifeA thin blade of varying flexibility set in a handle; used for mixing paints or applying them to a surface. 
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paperA substance made from cotton, wood or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used for writing, printing or drawing. 
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paper grainThe direction in which most of the fibers in a piece of paper are oriented and the axis along which the paper tears and flexes most easily. Grain is u 
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parchment1) A translucent or opaque material made from split skins of small animals, usually lambs or kids (goat) that have been limed, void of hair, scraped a 
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pastel1) A crayon made from pigment mixed with just enough biding agent to hold it together. 2) A drawing (painting) made with pastel crayons. 
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patina1) A film or encrustation, usually green, appearing gradually on a surface of copper and bronze, due to weathering and as a result of oxidation. 2) An 
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pecanA tree that grows in the warmer parts of the United States and Mexico. It is large with hard, but brittle, wood. 
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photo frameA frame specifically designed for standard sized photographs, often with an easel backing. 
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photo-lithographyA printing technique in which a negative is exposed to a photo-sensitized lithographic plate, the image is then developed on the plate. Non-image area 
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picture frameA structure, usually of wood or metal in which a painting, print or other object is enclosed to improve or enhance its appearance, to isolate it from 
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picture hangerA device attached to the wall on which the frame is hung or attached to the molding of a frame by which the picture is hung. 
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picture wireA soft braided or solid wire, available in several thicknesses to support various weights, which may be coated with flexible plastic, attached to the 
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pineA tree that grows in a variety of locations around the world. The wood varies from very soft to hard, is light weight and straight grained. It is whit 
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plaques (brass)A small metal plate mounted on a frame, usually showing the artist’s name and name of the artwork. 
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portraitA painting, sculpture, drawing, photograph or other representation of a particular individual. 
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poster1) An inexpensive printed reproduction of a piece of artwork. 2) A placard or print intended for posting in a public place as an advertisement. 
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PPFAThe Professional Picture Framers Association. A professional trade association that serves the art and framing industry. 
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primary colorsRed, yellow and blue. No combination of other colors will yield a primary color; combinations of the primary colors yield all other colors. 
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printA generic term used to describe an impression made on paper from a block, plate or film negative, for example. 
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