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arte vernacular

[/ˈɑːrt vərˈnækjələr/]
nounfemininepl: artes vernaculares
vernacular art
1. Art created by ordinary people using local materials and traditional methods, often reflecting the culture and customs of a specific community or region
Vernacular art often includes folk crafts, local pottery, and traditional textiles that have been passed down through generations.
A arte vernacular frequentemente inclui artesanatos populares, cerâmica local e têxteis tradicionais que foram transmitidos através de gerações.
2. Art that uses the everyday language, customs, and artistic traditions of a particular place or people rather than formal or academic styles
The museum's exhibition celebrates vernacular art from rural communities across the country.
A exposição do museu celebra a arte vernacular de comunidades rurais em todo o país.
Synonyms
arte populararte tradicionalarte folclóricaartesanato tradicional
Antonyms
arte eruditaarte acadêmicaarte culta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arte vernacular
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arte vernacular
Commonly used in cultural and academic contexts
São Paulo
arte vernacular
Used in museums and cultural institutions
Portugal
arte vernacular
Academic and formal usage, also arte popular

Related Idioms & Phrases

arte de raiz
expressão artística popular
tradição artesanal local
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