Canvas

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/canvas

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary fiber sources?Linen (flax) and cotton
2. What is the essential preparation?Priming with gesso to seal fibers and provide an even ground
3. What is canvas and why do artists use it?Canvas is a strong fabric that artists stretch and paint on. It holds paint well and keeps colors bright.
4. How do artists prepare canvas before painting?They cover it with a primer called gesso. This seals the fabric and gives a smooth, slightly absorbent surface for paint.

Substrate: The underlying layer or material on which something is applied or formed.
Tensile Strength: The resistance of a material to breaking under tension.
Binder: A substance used to hold pigment particles together in paint.
Impasto: A technique where paint is applied thickly, so brushstrokes are visible.