a painting by Picasso — un quadro di Picasso
my hobby is painting — il mio hobby è la pittura
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
paint|ing — «PAYN tihng», noun. 1. something painted; picture: »a very lifelike painting. 2. the act or process of a person who paints: »You must clean the walls before painting. 3. the art of representation, decoration, and creating beauty with paints: »She … Useful english dictionary
wall|paint|ing — «WL PAYN tihng», noun. 1. the painting of the surface of a wall, or similar surfaces, with ornamental designs and figures, as seen in fresco and tempera. 2. a picture or design so painted … Useful english dictionary
Painting — Paint ing, n. 1. The act or employment of laying on, or adorning with, paints or colors. [1913 Webster] 2. (Fine Arts) The work of the painter; also, any work of art in which objects are represented in color on a flat surface; a colored… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
un|der|paint|ing — «UHN duhr PAYN tihng», noun. a plan for a painting, showing the outline, shadows or highlights, and sometimes the color scheme, painted on a canvas, mural, or the like: »He paints at times in such very thin washes that the underpainting often… … Useful english dictionary
painting — paint|ing [ peıntıŋ ] noun *** 1. ) count a picture made using paint: a painting by Picasso 2. ) uncount the activity of using paint to create a picture: After retirement he took up painting and photography. 3. ) uncount the activity of using… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
painting — paint|ing W2S3 [ˈpeıntıŋ] n 1.) a painted picture that you put on a wall for people to see ▪ a collection of valuable paintings painting of ▪ There was a large painting of his father on the wall. ▪ Can you help me hang this painting (=put it on a … Dictionary of contemporary English
painting — paint·ing (pāntґing) 1. application of a liquid, particularly a colored liquid, to a specific area. 2. by extension, covering or labeling a specific area with one or more colors … Medical dictionary
painting — paint•ing [[t]ˈpeɪn tɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) a picture or design executed in paints 2) the act, art, or work of a person who paints • Etymology: 1175–1225 … From formal English to slang
painting — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Drawing with paint Nouns 1. painting, depicting; drawing; drafting; design; chiaroscuro; chihhua, chinoiserie; cerography; composition, treatment, perspective, balance, technique; coloration; impasto;… … English dictionary for students
painting — paint·ing || peɪntɪŋ n. painted picture; act of applying paint peɪnt n. colored substance applied to surfaces; layer of dried pigment on a surface; cosmetic color applied to the face v. apply color to a surface; create a work of art with… … English contemporary dictionary
Primer (paint) — A primer is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. Priming ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection for the material being painted.When primers are usedPrimer … Wikipedia
