answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

its to give it appeal painting the same would discolour quicker . the gold leaf can be easily removed if needed to be

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is gold foil used on paintings and sculptures?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who used the gold foil experiment?

Ernest Rutherford used the gold foil experiment in 1908 .


How much are gold sculptures?

It depends an the amount of gold being used


What did Giacometti use to make his sculptures?

Alberto Giacometti Used Bronze In His Sculptures And He Used Earth Tone Paint On This Paintings


What media does Roy Lichtenstein work in?

Lichtenstein used oil and Magna paint in his paintings. He has also created sculptures.


What technique did Michelangelo use to give his paintings great depth?

painting and sculptures and he used his hands to do this art


What is the difference between aluminum foil and gold foil?

Gold foil is a very thin sheet of gold used for art and craft projects. It is so thin that it breaks if you handle it too roughly. Aluminum foil is made to seal or cover items and is thick and bendable.


What metals are used in the decoration business?

if you are reffering to outside work such as chairs, handrails, and sculptures then the most popularly used steal is copper or stainless.


What is 22k gold foil?

A very thin sheet or layer of almost pure gold. Gold foil is often used to make a very inexpensive item, such as a commemorative coin, appear valuable.


What would be the result of Rutherford gold foil experiment if electrons were used in place of alpha partilces?

The electrons would have been attracted to the atomic nuclei of the gold foil.


Who used polonium and gold foil in his famous experiment?

Rutherford supervised the experiment in his famous beta particle scatter experiment with gold foil, so he is given credit.


Why is the engine bay on a maclaren f1 lined in gold foil?

The Engine Bay is lined in gold foil because the heat from the engine would superheat the carbon fiber used the hood. So the car makers used gold foil which reflected most of the heat back. More info can be found on the McLaren F1 Wikipedia.


What is special about the ancient Egypt's treasures?

the ancient treasure consists of valuable gold coins!gold Sculptures,gold jewels,the valuable things used by the pharohs...........etc