figurist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who creates figures or designs, especially in the arts.

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Variants

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figure , figures , figure on , figured , figured on , figurer , figurers , figures on , figuring , figuring on , double figures , it figures , single figures , action figure , action figures , father figure , father figures , figure in , figured in , figures in , figuring in , figure of merit , figures of merit , figure of speech , figures of speech

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'figura' meaning 'shape' or 'form'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'figurist' was commonly used during the Renaissance period to describe artists who specialized in creating lifelike figures.

2. The term 'figurative' is also used to describe art that represents living forms, even when the representation is not entirely realistic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abstract art: A contrasting art genre that focuses on non-representational forms and shapes.

2. Impressionism: An art movement that focuses on capturing the impression or feeling of a scene rather than realistic representation.

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Culture

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In art, a figurist is an artist who focuses on creating realistic and lifelike figures. Figurative art is a genre that emphasizes the representation of living forms, often used to convey deeper meanings and emotions.

How to Memorize "figurist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person drawing or sculpting a lifelike figure to understand the meaning of figurist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word figurist with the image of an artist creating a lifelike figure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Figurist: Finding Forms and Figures' to remember the definition.

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