Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
painting
noun
/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
Definition
The act or process of applying pigment to a surface, typically a canvas or paper, to create a visual artwork.
Examples
- The artist spent hours in her studio working on a beautiful landscape painting.
- He decided to take up painting as a hobby to express his creativity.
- The museum featured a remarkable painting from the Renaissance period.
Meaning
Painting can refer to both the technique of applying color to a surface and the artwork itself that results from this process.
Synonyms
- artwork
- canvas
- illustration
- picture
