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*3. The making or creation of images; the art of statuary,[[Sculpture|carving]], or (less commonly) [[painting]]. Now also: the creation of photographic images. | *3. The making or creation of images; the art of statuary,[[Sculpture|carving]], or (less commonly) [[painting]]. Now also: the creation of photographic images. | ||
*4. a. The use of [[rhetoric]]al images, or such images collectively; descriptive representation of [[ideas]]; figurative illustration, esp. of an ornate character. | *4. a. The use of [[rhetoric]]al images, or such images collectively; descriptive representation of [[ideas]]; figurative illustration, esp. of an ornate character. | ||
− | :b. In the [ | + | :b. In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_arts visual arts], esp. [[film]]: the representation of [[ideas]] with images; [[visual]] [[metaphor]], [[symbol]]ism. |
*5. a. The way in which a [[thing]] is represented visually or fashioned; workmanship, make, figure, form. Obs. | *5. a. The way in which a [[thing]] is represented visually or fashioned; workmanship, make, figure, form. Obs. | ||
:b. A [[material]] representation or embodiment of something. Obs. | :b. A [[material]] representation or embodiment of something. Obs. | ||
:c. An imaging, portrayal, or visible presentation of anything. Obs. rare. | :c. An imaging, portrayal, or visible presentation of anything. Obs. rare. | ||
− | *6. a. The formation of mental images; imagination, | + | *6. a. The formation of mental images; imagination, fancy, groundless [[belief]]. Obs. |
:b. Now chiefly Psychol. Mental images collectively or generally. | :b. Now chiefly Psychol. Mental images collectively or generally. | ||
*7. The pictorial elements of a [[natural]] scene or landscape; scenery. | *7. The pictorial elements of a [[natural]] scene or landscape; scenery. | ||
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Origins
Anglo-Norman ymagerye, Anglo-Norman and Middle French imagerie, ymagerie (French imagerie) work (in solid or flat form) representing objects (late 12th cent. in Anglo-Norman), figured work on a textile fabric, embroidery (14th cent.), making or creation of images (statuary, carving, etc.) (1478) < image IMAGE n. + -erie -ERY suffix.]
Definitions
- 1. a. Work representing objects, either in solid form, as statuary, carving, etc., or (less commonly) in a flat form or on surfaces, as painting, glasswork, etc.; figurative ornamentation. Formerly also in pl.: examples of this (obs.).
- b. spec. Figured work on a textile fabric, as in tapestry; embroidery. Obs.
- c. Visible images formed from invisible radiation by means of radar, ultrasound, X-rays, or other technique, typically for a purpose such as research, medical diagnosis or reconnaissance. Also: images formed from visible light by means of a camera.
- 2. The use of images in worship; idolatry. Obs.
- 3. The making or creation of images; the art of statuary,carving, or (less commonly) painting. Now also: the creation of photographic images.
- 4. a. The use of rhetorical images, or such images collectively; descriptive representation of ideas; figurative illustration, esp. of an ornate character.
- b. In the visual arts, esp. film: the representation of ideas with images; visual metaphor, symbolism.
- 5. a. The way in which a thing is represented visually or fashioned; workmanship, make, figure, form. Obs.
- b. A material representation or embodiment of something. Obs.
- c. An imaging, portrayal, or visible presentation of anything. Obs. rare.
- 6. a. The formation of mental images; imagination, fancy, groundless belief. Obs.
- b. Now chiefly Psychol. Mental images collectively or generally.
- 7. The pictorial elements of a natural scene or landscape; scenery.