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In this essay, I will describe four different art forms. I will include painting,

dance, music, and theatre. The characteristics of each discipline will be listed along with

brief explanations of how each element is unique to the discipline.

Oils are one of the oldest forms of art expression. The oils are used most often

because of the ability of the artist to rework the piece because of a slow drying process.

An artist can use defined lines or softened shades to draw attention to a specific object.

The paint may be blended to soften a color, or the artist may choose to use a pronounced

brush stroke to intensify an object.

Water color is also used in painting to create a different type of painting

An artist uses water as a thinning agent to create alternate color combinations. The paint

will most often take on a transparent appearance. An artist must work quickly when

using watercolor to keep the colors from overlapping. Watercolor......

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