Glossary of Antiquing Terms – “N”

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These terms apply to Antiques, Antique Furniture,
Auctions, Glass, and Other Assorted Collectibles

Negative Space – Referring to the patterns created by “empty” areas in a painting, sculpture or other design where there is no form or object.

Neo-Classic Style – Revivals in ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian themes, that first occurred during the Renaissance and again throughout the late 18th and 19th centuries; often fueled by archeological discoveries. Neoclassical designs in furniture relate to the Adam, Empire, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Federal periods as well as the later Beidermeier styles.

Neo-Gothic – Revivals of Gothic styles during the 18th and 19th centuries; first (c. 1745) with references to Gothic arches and tracery on rococo furniture and later with Gothic motifs added to neoclassical forms.

Nest of Tables – A group of tables that stack largest on top to smallest on bottom.

Naturalism – Painting style that uses an expression of subject’s color and tone to result in a representative or impressionistic appearance of forms and landscapes.

Neutral Color – In color theory, neutral colors are mixed by the combination of two complementary colors resulting in neither warm nor cool colors.

Non-Representational – Non-representational art is not based on physical appearances. It includes several types of art: abstract, decorative and non-objective; in contrast to representational art, based on realistic images.

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