Paretratuhan (en. Portraiture)
pa-re-tra-tu-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An art of creating images of a person, usually from the waist up.
Portraiture is a form of art that serves to recognize a person's identity.
Ang paretratuhan ay isang anyo ng sining na nagsisilbing pagkilala sa pagkatao.
The process of creating or composing a portrait.
The technique of portraiture encompasses many technical aspects.
Ang pamamaraan ng paretratuhan ay naglalaman ng maraming teknikal na aspeto.
A category of art focused on images of people and their emotions.
He struggles to express his emotions in portraiture.
Nahihirapan siyang ipakita ang mga emosyon niya sa paretratuhan.
Etymology
from the word 'retrata' meaning picture or image.
Common Phrases and Expressions
art of portraiture
the art related to making portraits.
sinining ng paretratuhan
Related Words
picture
An image of a person showing their face and figure.
retrata
preparation
The process of preparing and sketching a portrait before the actual creation.
paghahanda
Slang Meanings
To identify the characteristics or traits of a person, often with a joking tone.
You're being so descriptive again, you have so many quirks!
Naka-paretratuhan ka na naman, ang dami mong quirks!
Exposing the weaknesses or flaws of a person with a touch of humor.
Why me? You're the one who loves to pretend, you're the one getting called out!
Bakit ako? Ikaw nga ang mahilig magpanggap, nakaparetratuhan ka!