art paper

American  

[ahrt pey-per] / ˈɑrt ˌpeɪ pər /

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.

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art paper British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of art paper

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2018

Soviet books were inexpensive and beautifully produced on glossy art paper.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2017

Modern area artists, such as Butch Thunder Hawk and Monte Yellow Bird, are recasting the old form, using brilliant colors to create scenes and symbols on ledger art paper.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2016

“I created a card with art paper, glued the heart to it and used the arteries to spell out ‘Happy Valentine’s Day!’” wrote K.B.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2016

Lord, what he wouldn’t give for a new pad of real art paper and a set of those marking pens—color pouring out onto the page as fast as you could think it.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson