art paper

[ ahrt pey-per ]

noun

1. high-quality coated paper with either a matte or glossy finish, used especially in the printing of picture books, brochures, calendars, and other illustrated materials:

   The Matisse exhibit pamphlets are printed on a glossy art paper.

2. construction paper, or any similar heavy paper used for art or craft projects:

   We’re going to need more green and brown art paper for the trees.

art paper

noun

1. a high-quality type of paper having a smooth coating of china clay or similar substance on it

Word History and Origins

Origin of art paper¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Available in a variety of sizes, the pieces can be printed on fine art paper and can be framed too.

From Seattle Times

She shaped the creatures from colored art paper and embedded them into the plexiglass along with swirls of blue and aqua to suggest a restless sea.

From New York Times

Immediately she did tests with at least 20 different art papers.

From Seattle Times

Gray painted with acrylics and also used art paper collage to create the background in Baskerville’s portrait.

From Washington Times

And he said he’d like to see the dating in the cave art paper confirmed by another lab.

From Seattle Times