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conversation piece: see portraiture portraiture, the art of representing the physical or psychological likeness of a real or imaginary individual. The principal portrait media are painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography. From earliest times the portrait has been considered a means to immortality. ..... Click the link for more information. . conversation piece 1. (esp in 18th-century Britain) a group portrait in a landscape or domestic setting 2. a play emphasizing dialogue How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Story scrapbooks have a dual purpose in organizations: to create a conversation piece that encourages open communication; and to capture key stories, examine the connections between them and transfer knowledge within a group or organization. Here's a conversation piece for your next dinner party. You don't have to live in Brooklyn to have access to handcrafted, environmentally conscious crafts able to turn your apartment, your birthday gift or your outfit into a conversation piece. |
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