miniaturist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who creates miniatures, especially intricately detailed and scaled-down versions of buildings, landscapes, or figures.

  - "The miniaturist's painting of the castle was so detailed that it took years to complete."
  - "The museum exhibited a collection of miniatures by various miniaturists from different centuries."

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Variants

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in miniature , miniature , miniatures , miniaturist , miniaturistic , miniaturists

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'miniature', from the Latin 'miniaturus' meaning 'small painter'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's smallest book is only 0.012 inches tall and was created by a miniaturist named Bondo.

2. The term 'miniature' comes from the Latin word 'miniaturus', which means 'small painter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Miniature painting: A type of painting that is executed on a small scale, often on ivory, vellum, or a thin panel. Miniature paintings were particularly popular in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

2. Miniature architecture: The design and construction of miniature buildings, often as models or replicas of real structures. Miniature architecture can be found in various forms, including model railways, dollhouses, and dioramas.

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Culture

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Miniaturists have been influential in various art forms, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. They have been particularly popular in European art during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Miniatures were often used as luxury items for the wealthy and were highly valued for their intricacy and detail.

How to Memorize "miniaturist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person meticulously painting a tiny figure or landscape.
   - Imagine a collection of intricately detailed miniature buildings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'miniaturist' with 'detail' and 'intricacy'.
   - Think of 'miniaturist' as someone who creates small, detailed replicas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DITTY' to remember the definition: Detailed Itty-Bitty Tiny Yielder.
   - Think of the word 'miniaturist' as a 'master of the miniature'.

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