A method of painting in which an object’s color is not limited by the contour of the object, but extends beyond it (Taubes). The object shares the color of the space around it and in fact may be the background color. The object is differentiated from its surroundings by a contour in some other color. The technique saves time as well as allowing the artists to use a personal ‘calligraphy’ to define the subject. This technique was used by Tintoretto in the 16th century as well as Manet in the late 19th century.