art paper

English

Noun

art paper (countable and uncountable, plural art papers)

1. Any type of paper that has a specific use in art.
   • 2004, Harald Johnson, Mastering Digital Printing‎^[1]:

     The surface of uncoated fine art paper is sometimes sized with starches or gelatins.

   • 1983, Barbara Pronin, Substitute Teaching: A Handbook for Hassle-Free Subbing‎^[2]:

     They can paste the result onto art paper of a contrasting color for a truly beautiful effect.

   • 2003, Holly Harrison, Paula Grasdal, Collage for the Soul: Expressing Hopes and Dreams Through Art‎^[3]:

     To make window frames, apply gold 33 acrylic paints leaf to craft or art paper, let dry, then cut out frames with a craft knife.

2. A high-quality paper coated with china clay (or similar) to give it a smooth surface, used in printing.
   • 1934 February, B. K. Cooper, “Some Great Central Reflections”, in Railway Magazine, page 84:

     Two handsome volumes, well illustrated and printed on art paper, struck a new note in railway literature.

References

• “art paper”, in Collins English Dictionary.

Anagrams

• tar paper, tarpaper