3-D printing is opening new avenues for artists . Known as `` Relievos '' , the copies capture not only the colors—there are 32 shades of yellow in `` Sunflowers '' —but also the particulars of Van Gogh 's brushstrokes , including height and direction . The Van Gogh Museum is printing 3-D replicas of iconic paintings . In the past few years, a number of museums have begun experimenting with 3-D printing.
3-D printing is opening new avenues for artists . The Van Gogh Museum is printing 3-D replicas of iconic paintings . In the past few years, a number of museums have begun experimenting with 3-D printing.