Although oil paint was first used for Buddhist paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western Afghanistan sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries, it did not gain popularity until the 15th century.
Definition of distinction - a difference or contrast between similar things or people, excellence that sets someone or something apart from others Definition of distinction - a difference or contrast between similar things or people, excellence that sets someone or something apart from others dictionary thesaurus
1. the intervening space between two points or things. 2. the length of this gap. 3. the state of being apart in space; remoteness. 4. an interval between two points in time. 5. the extent of progress; advance. 6. a distant place or time: he lives at a distance from his work. 7. a separation or remoteness in relationship; disparity.