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easel painting: References & Edit History

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major reference
- In painting: Easel and panel painting
problems of restoration
- In art conservation and restoration: Paintings
resemblance to stained glass
- In stained glass: Traditional techniques
- In stained glass: Late 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998