animalier
- adjective
- Specialized
- Her animalier style made her paintings of wildlife especially vivid and lifelike.
Examples
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The museum displayed several animalier sculptures from the 1800s.
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Collectors often seek out animalier works for their detailed depictions of animals.
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The animalier style has captivated many art enthusiasts.
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Many animalier sculptures are displayed in the museum.
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Her animalier style brought the beauty of wildlife to life in her paintings.
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The exhibit featured several stunning animalier sculptures that showcased the artist's skill.
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Collectors value animalier art for its intricate detail and representation of various species.
Synonyms
Having the shape or look of an animal
How Animal-Like
- Specialized
- Literature
- Specialized
Surface Forms
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.