On est tous des artistes is a documentary series which explore the world of artists considered popular. More than a simple presentation of the artists and their artwork, each of the programs covers the world of these individuals thrown together by their creations.

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Did You Know That? (Renaissance painters)

To attain the level of technical skill they sought, Renaissance painters did everything in their power to hide the texture of their canvas.They did so by covering it over with a white coat of paint, then polishing it. In fact, painters even undertook the delicate task of rendering any and all trace of the paintbrush virtually imperceptible.

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