portraiture
/ˈpɔrtrətʃər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.