Claes Oldenburg

I like to treat paint as material - to daub it, drop it, let it slide. There was Action Painting, but I also compare it to paint effects found on the streets. This approach is superimposed on a sculptural surface that is also 'painterly.

Swedish Sculptor

Used to describe a loose, expressive style of painting, often seen in art.

Artistic Technique

Sometimes implies a lack of skill or care in the application process.

Negative Implication

Commonly used in informal contexts when describing painting tasks.

Informal Usage

Highlights the careless or accidental nature of a mark.

Messy Appearance

Often refers to marks that are not permanent and can be cleaned.

Temporary Marks

A daub can add a sense of texture or dimension on a surface.

Visual Texture

Relates to traditional construction methods using natural materials.

Historical Building

Refers to an old-fashioned practice of weatherproofing and insulating homes.

Archaic Insulation

May be used to discuss historical or cultural building methods in various regions.

Daub

Artistic Technique

Negative Implication

Informal Usage

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