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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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Incorporate beautiful sculptures, rare books, paperweights, even jewelry to create conversation pieces. IN CONVERSATION PIECES Kester argues that consultative and "dialogic" art necessitates a shift in our understanding of what art is--away from the visual and sensory (which are individual experiences) and toward "discursive exchange and negotiation. An excellent resource for do-it-yourself hobby and conversation pieces, or just plain fun. |
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