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arte antiga

[AHR-tuh ahn-TEE-guh]
nounfemininepl: artes antigas
ancient art
1. Art forms, styles, and cultural expressions created in ancient civilizations and historical periods, typically before the medieval period
The museum's collection of ancient art includes Greek sculptures and Egyptian artifacts.
A coleção de arte antiga do museu inclui esculturas gregas e artefatos egípcios.
2. Artistic techniques and methodologies practiced in antiquity that are studied and sometimes revived in modern times
She studied ancient art techniques to improve her fresco painting skills.
Ela estudou técnicas de arte antiga para melhorar suas habilidades de pintura em afresco.
Synonyms
arte clássicaarte da antiguidadearte antiga greco-romana
Antonyms
arte modernaarte contemporâneaarte contemporânea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arte antiga
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
arte antiga
Standard term used in Portugal, sometimes with more formal academic context

Related Idioms & Phrases

tesouro de arte antiga
especialista em arte antiga
preservar a arte antiga
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