portraiture

/ˈpɔrtrətʃər/
noun
  1. The art or practice of making portraits (paintings, photographs, or other representations of people).
    • Modern portraiture often includes abstract and experimental styles.
    • The museum's exhibit traces the history of portraiture from ancient times to the present.
    • She studied portraiture at art school and later became a well-known photographer.
  2. Portraits considered as a group or category.
    • His collection of portraiture includes works by several famous painters.
    • The gallery specializes in 19th-century portraiture.
    • The book features a wide range of portraiture from different cultures.
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