Lienzos (en. Canvases)

/ljenθos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Strips of fabric on which one paints.

The artist bought several canvases for his exhibition.

El artista compró varios lienzos para su exposición.

Any flat, matte surface used for art.

Cotton canvases are favorites among painters.

Los lienzos de algodón son favoritos entre los pintores.

Graphic representation in a specific format.

The masterpiece was depicted on a large canvas.

La obra maestra estaba plasmada en un lienzo de gran tamaño.

From the Latin 'linteum', meaning 'linen', related to fabric.

to paint on canvas

To create an artistic work on a fabric surface.

pintar sobre lienzo

blank canvas

A surface that is blank, ready to be used.

lienzo en blanco

to make a canvas

To prepare a fabric for painting.

hacer un lienzo

painting

Art of creating images through the application of pigments.

pintura

artist

Person dedicated to artistic creation.

artista

work

Finished artistic creation.

obra

Uninhibited artistic style.

That mural has an urban canvas vibe, very fresh.

Ese mural tiene un aire de lienzo urbano, muy fresco.

To refer to an initial undeveloped idea.

That project is just a blank canvas for now.

Ese proyecto es solo un lienzo en blanco por ahora.