Passe-Partout (framing)
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Passe-Partout is the French term for a mat
, a paper or, more usually, cardboard sheet with a cutout, which is placed under the glass in a picture frame
. A picture (a photo or print, drawing, etc.) is placed beneath it, with the cutout framing it. The passepartout serves two purposes: first, to prevent the image from touching the glass, and second, to frame the image and enhance its visual appeal. The word may also be used for the tape used to stick the back of the picture to its frame.
Mat (picture framing)
In the picture framing industry, a mat is a thin, flat piece of paper-based material included within a picture frame, which serves as additional decoration and to perform several other, more practical functions, such as separating the art from the glass...
, a paper or, more usually, cardboard sheet with a cutout, which is placed under the glass in a picture frame
Picture frame
A picture frame is a decorative edging for a picture, such as a painting or photograph, intended to enhance it, make it easier to display, or protect it.-Construction:...
. A picture (a photo or print, drawing, etc.) is placed beneath it, with the cutout framing it. The passepartout serves two purposes: first, to prevent the image from touching the glass, and second, to frame the image and enhance its visual appeal. The word may also be used for the tape used to stick the back of the picture to its frame.