English · Culture & Society
painting
/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
[/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/]
art with paint
Beginnernoun
Definition
The art of applying paint to a surface to create images, or a single such work. It is one of the oldest forms of visual art.
Example
A beautiful painting of the harbor hung above the fireplace in the living room.
A beautiful painting of the harbor hung above the fireplace in the living room.
Etymology
From the verb 'paint', from Old French 'peindre', from Latin 'pingere' (to paint).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for visual art and as an everyday word.