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depicted object

depicted object

6.0
A person, thing, or place someone shows in a picture
  • noun
translation icon : objeto representado
  • The depicted object in the painting is a serene mountain landscape.

Examples

  • The artist spent hours studying the depicted object before beginning her sketch.

  • The depicted object in the painting is a beautiful vase.

  • Photographers often choose a depicted object that evokes strong emotions.

  • Many artists choose a depicted object that carries deep meaning.

  • The depicted object in the sculpture is a graceful dancer frozen in motion.

  • In her latest work, the depicted object is a vibrant sunflower swaying in the breeze.

  • The photographer captured the depicted object perfectly, highlighting its intricate details.

Synonyms

subject
vsdepicted object
  • Formal
427 4.1

A thing that someone looks at or studies

is the person, object, or scene chosen by an artist or photographer

Antonyms

undepicted
8.4

Not shown in a picture or painting

How Prominent

focal point
30 3.7
depicted object
6.0
minor role
3 3.5
background
268 2.1

Surface Forms

depicted object singular
depicted objects plural

Morphology

depicted + object

The noun phrase 'depicted object' is a straightforward compositional combination of 'depicted' (represented) + 'object' (thing), so its meaning ‘the thing that is represented in an artwork’ is directly derivable from the parts. Adjective+noun composition is a common, cross-linguistic pattern, making this readily understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Depicted object is a simple name: depicted means 'shown' and object means 'the thing'. So it means the person, thing, or scene an artist or photographer chooses to show in a picture.