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portraiture

/ˈpɔː(ɹ)tɹɪtjʊə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A portrait; a likeness; a painted resemblance; hence, that which is copied from some example or model.

Examples :

"The art museum's exhibit showcased the evolution of portraiture from realistic paintings to abstract interpretations. "
art appearance

Related Words

Illustration realistic

realistic adjective

/ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/

Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

"A realistic appraisal of the situation."

Illustration renaissance

renaissance noun

/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/

A rebirth or revival.

"After years of decline, the town experienced a renaissance with the opening of new businesses and cultural centers. "

Illustration showcased

showcased verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪst/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪst/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration resemblance

resemblance noun

/ɹəˈzɛmbləns/

The quality or state of resembling

"The resemblance between the twins was striking; they looked almost identical. "

Illustration photography

photography noun

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/

The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

"My son's photography class is learning about different types of film and digital cameras. "

Illustration photographing

photographing verb

/ˈfoʊtəˌɡræfɪŋ/ /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪŋ/

To take a photograph of.

"The tourist was photographing the Eiffel Tower. "

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration photographic

photographic adjective

/ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/

Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

"accurate knowledge"

Illustration paintings

paintings noun

/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

"The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings."

Illustration evolution

evolution noun

/ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌivə-/

A change of position.

"The evolution of the family dinner schedule was gradual, moving from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. "

Illustration interpretations

interpretations noun

/ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃənz/ /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃənz/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."