portraiture
UK/'pɔːtrɪtʃə/US/'pɒ:tritʃә/
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Definitions
n.
The art or practice of making portraits
肖像画法，肖像艺术
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedportraitroot
+
-urepull, drag, draw
=portraiture
portrait + -ure (art/practice) = 'the art of making portraits.'
Common Collocations
- 1.the art of portraiture肖像画艺术
- 2.formal portraiture正式肖像画
- 3.royal portraiture皇室肖像画
Example Sentences
- 1.
Rembrandt is celebrated for his mastery of portraiture.