Associations to the word «Sinopia»

Wiktionary

SINOPIA, noun. A reddish-brown ochre-like pigment, derived from sinople, used in traditional oil painting and as the cartoon for frescos.
SINOPIA, noun. The rough sketch (executed in sinopia) which underlies a fresco.

Dictionary definition

SINOPIA, noun. A red ocher formerly used as a pigment.

Wise words

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