Portraiture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔː(ɹ)tɹɪtjʊə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Portraiture is a noun meaning A portrait; a likeness; a painted resemblance; hence, that which is copied from some example or model.
Meaning
A portrait; a likeness; a painted resemblance; hence, that which is copied from some example or model.
More Meanings
- The art of painting or photographing portraits.
- A portrait (or portraits considered as a group).
Example Sentences
For, by the image of my cause, I see / The portraiture of his.
Word Forms
- portraitures
Synonyms for portraiture
Depending on context, synonyms include portrayal, portrait.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include portrait, portrayal, photoportrait, statue, portrayee, depicture.
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