landscape description

[ˈlændskeɪp dɪˈskrɪpʃən]
nounpl: landscape descriptions
descrição de paisagem
1. A detailed account or representation of a natural scenery, terrain, or outdoor environment
The landscape description in the novel vividly depicted the rolling hills and distant mountains.
A descrição de paisagem no romance retratava vividamente as colinas ondulantes e as montanhas distantes.
2. In visual arts or literature, the portrayal of natural features, weather conditions, and spatial arrangement of a scene
The painter's landscape description included every detail from the trees to the sky.
A descrição de paisagem do pintor incluía cada detalhe desde as árvores até o céu.
3. A genre or category of artistic or literary work focusing on natural outdoor scenes
Landscape description became a major focus in Romantic era literature.
A descrição de paisagem tornou-se um foco principal na literatura da era Romântica.
Landscape description is a significant literary and artistic tradition in both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazilian literature, it often reflects the country's rich biodiversity and regional characteristics, while in American literature it frequently emphasizes the vastness and frontier spirit of the natural landscape. The term is commonly used in academic settings, creative writing workshops, and art criticism in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scenery descriptionenvironmental descriptionnature descriptionvista descriptionscenic depiction
Antonyms / Antônimos
interior descriptionportrait descriptionurban description

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
descrição de paisagem
Standard term used in literature, art, and education
Rio de Janeiro
descrição de paisagem
Common in cultural and artistic contexts
São Paulo
descrição de paisagem
Used in academic and publishing industries
Portugal
descrição de paisagem
Equivalent term, sometimes 'descrição paisagística' in more formal contexts

Related Words

landscape paintingtopographysceneryterraingeographical settingbackdropenvironmentnaturalism

Related Idioms & Phrases

paint a picture with words
bring the scenery to life
set the scene
capture the essence of nature
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