Meaning & use
Portraiture
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The art or practice of creating portraits, especially paintings, drawings, or photographs of people.
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The exhibition traced the evolution of portraiture from the Renaissance to the modern era.
She studied portraiture under a renowned figurative painter.
A note on using this word
Distinct from 'portrait', which refers to a single work; 'portraiture' names the broader art form or practice.
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