Glacis

Japanese: glacis
Glacis

...By applying a very thin layer of transparent paint over an opaque base, subtle changes in tone and shade can be achieved. This technique is called glacis in French. On the other hand, by using oil paints in their high viscosity, techniques such as impasto, brushstroke emphasis, knife application, and filling can be used for aesthetic effects.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "glacis" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…不透明な下塗りの上に透明色をごく薄い層にして重ねると色調や明暗の微妙な変化が得られる。この技法をフランス語でグラッシglacisという。一方,油絵具を粘度の高いまま用いると盛上げ(インパスト),筆跡の強調(タッチ),ナイフを用いた厚塗り,塗りつぶしなどの手法を美的効果として利用できる。…

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