limner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who paints portraits or landscapes in a detailed and realistic manner.

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Variants

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limn , limned , limner , limners , limning , limns

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Etymology

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From Middle English limen, limen, from limen 'line, boundary, limit', from limian 'to mark out'.

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Trivia

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1. Limners were often paid based on the number of figures or details in a painting.

2. Limners in the Dutch Golden Age were known for their use of oil paint and their ability to capture realistic textures and lighting.

3. Limners played an important role in the spread of European art and culture around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Portrait Painter: A person who creates portraits of individuals using various mediums such as paint, charcoal, or pastels.

2. Landscape Painter: A person who creates art depicting natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests.

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Culture

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In Javanese art, limners were highly regarded for their ability to capture the essence of their subjects in their paintings. Limners were often commissioned by the nobility to paint portraits of themselves and their families.

How to Memorize "limner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a paintbrush and meticulously applying paint to a canvas to create a detailed portrait or landscape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'limner' with the word 'artist' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Limner Lines' to remember that a limner is someone who creates detailed lines in their art.

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