painting

pronunciation

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Noun:

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
creating a picture with paints
the act of applying paint to a surface
the occupation of a house painter

Word Origin

painting (n.): c. 1200, "that which is painted, a painting," verbal noun from paint (v.). From mid-15c. as "art of depicting by means of paint."

Synonym

n.

emblazonry pigmentation lacquering tinting tincture coloration varnishing priming enamelling undercoating dyeing

n.

seascape art fresco canvas miniature masterpiece representation study portrayal landscape watercolor picture delineation oil waterscape depiction composition scene drawing work panorama design portrait illustration tableau portraiture sketch of mural

n.

cubism neoclassicism neo-impressionism impressionism pointillism realism surrealism post-impressionism classicism romanticism modernism

Example

1. We experience painting every day in very different ways .

2. Jonathan especially enjoys portrait painting and other figurative works .

3. Jarrett erwin wants to expand his painting business .

4. This painting features a buddha head from angkor wat , cambodia .

5. The three wise men of indian painting attracted other scholars to the project .

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