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animalier

animalier

9.8
Showing animals in art in a detailed, lifelike way
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : animalista
  • Her animalier style made her paintings of wildlife especially vivid and lifelike.

Examples

  • The museum displayed several animalier sculptures from the 1800s.

  • Collectors often seek out animalier works for their detailed depictions of animals.

  • The animalier style has captivated many art enthusiasts.

  • Many animalier sculptures are displayed in the museum.

  • Her animalier style brought the beauty of wildlife to life in her paintings.

  • The exhibit featured several stunning animalier sculptures that showcased the artist's skill.

  • Collectors value animalier art for its intricate detail and representation of various species.

Synonyms

zoomorphic
vsanimalier
  • Literature
8.8

Having the shape or look of an animal

focuses on depicting animals in artworks especially sculpture

How Animal-Like

animalier
  • Specialized
9.8
zoomorphic
  • Literature
8.8
naturalistic
12 6.0
figurative
5 5.9
nonfigurative
  • Specialized
8.4

Surface Forms

animalier positive

Etymology

Animalier comes from French animal ('animal') and the ending -ier (meaning 'related to' or 'one who works with'). So it describes art that is 'about animals', which is why we call animal-focused paintings or sculptures animalier.