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20 answers for: Illusion or impression of motion in painting or sc...
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MOVEMENTIllusion or impression of motion in painting or sculpture; or, in horology, the internal wheelwork or calibre acting as a miniature engine in a watch or clock (8)
FOSSILPreserved remnant or impression of a prehistoric organism (6)
GARLANDFestoon or wreath of flowers and foliage or a representation of such in painting or sculpture; or, a literary miscellany or anthology (7)
DRAPERYA cloth merchant's trade or shop; a depiction of swathes of fabric in painting or sculpture; or, curtains, hangings and textiles collectively (7)
HALOA circle of light around the head of an angel, saint, etc, as in painting or sculpture (4)
ARTISTPerson skilled in painting, or sculpture, for example; or, a performer in music (6)
ABSTRACTA deliberately non-representational painting or sculpture; or, a summary of an article, book or speech (8)
TIMEConcept measured in horology; or, a call or bell signalling the end of permitted drinking hours in a pub (4)
EBAUCHEFrench term for a sketch or primary laying-in of an artwork's rough outlines; or, a basic or uncompleted watch movement in horology (7)
GAUZEIllusion- or tulle-like diaphanous textile; a dressing of muslin or similar cotton; scrim; wire mesh; or, fine haze or mist, suggestive of any of these (5)
LIMNFrom "cast light on", word originally meaning "illuminate a manuscript with ornamental letters", later "draw or paint in watercolours", "suffuse or highlight" or "describe in painting or words" (4)
GEARSWheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or
PIETAA painting or sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Christ in her arms (5)
CLOCKWORKInner workings of a device studied in horology; or, a novel by Philip Pullman (9)
WHEELSGears in horology; exercise devices for hamsters; or, discs of cheese (6)
MAGICA word for sorcery; charm or enchantment; conjuring, illusion or trickery by means of prestidigitation; or, any exceptional talent or skill (5)
NUDEColour evoking flesh used as a shade of make-up, lingerie or hosiery; or, a painting or sculpture depicting the figure of an unclothed human (4)
ECORCHEFrench name for a drawing, painting or sculpture of the human body stripped of skin to display the m
DRYPOINTAn etching needle by which fine lines are drawn to leave an engraving/ burr on a copperplate; or, the print or impression, such as Rembrandt's The Three Crosses, so produced (3-5)
TABLEAU--- vivant, a representation of a scene, painting or sculpture by a person or group posed silent and motionless (7)