David has a keen interest in aesthetics — the qualities that make a painting, sculpture, musical composition, or poem pleasing to the eye, ear, or mind.
Source: tatoeba (1907)
Painting
/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
Synonyms for "painting" (82 found)
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graphic artsgraphicsgrisailleilluminationillustrationimpastojapanninglikenessmonochromemural paintingoiloil paintingphotographypicturizationportraitureposter paintingprimingprintingprintmakingrelief-carving
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Verb(1 words)
paint a picture
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20 entriesapplicationartart formartistic creationartistic productionbeaux artscoatingcosmeticscoveringcraftcreative activitydepictiondescriptionfine artsgraphic artmakeup
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11 entriesgallery paintinglandscape paintingoil paintingpaint brushpaint colorpaint palettepaint rollerpaint setpaint traystudio paintingwatercolor painting
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18 total sentences available.
Who painted this painting?
Source: tatoeba (2226)
I obtained the painting at an auction.
Source: tatoeba (19263)
The lack of harmony between colors makes this painting stand out.
Source: tatoeba (21749)
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