CultureAugust 17, 2026

gouache

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Definition

A type of opaque watercolor paint characterized by a high pigment concentration and a matte, non-reflective finish.

Etymology

The word is borrowed from the French 'gouache', which originated from the Italian 'guazzo', meaning 'puddle' or 'splash', referring to the water-based nature of the medium.

In the news

Gouache is listed as one of the specific art materials provided for participants to experiment with during the outdoor painting workshop.

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