virtu

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A noun referring to a love of or taste for fine objects of art, artistic quality, or objets d'art collectively, especially fine antiques.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa el conocimiento o aprecio por las bellas artes y los objetos de arte, especialmente antigüedades, así como el gusto refinado o la colección de tales objetos.

1. Love of fine art C2 formal art

   A love of or taste for fine objects of art, especially antiques.

   • His collection of Renaissance paintings reflects his deep virtu.
   • She studied art history to cultivate her virtu.
   • The gallery owner's virtu was evident in every piece he selected.

   🇪🇸Afición por las bellas artes

   Sinónimos: appreciationconnoisseurshipdiscernmenttaste

2. Artistic quality C2 formal art

   The quality or excellence of an artistic work.

   • The virtu of the sculpture was admired by all who saw it.
   • Critics praised the virtu of the painter's technique.
   • The piece lacked the virtu expected of a masterwork.

   🇪🇸Excelencia artística

   Sinónimos: artistrycraftsmanshipexcellencemasteryskillvirtuosity

3. Fine antiques collectively C2 formal art

   Objects of art, especially fine antiques, considered as a group.

   • The museum's virtu includes rare 18th-century furniture.
   • He spent years acquiring virtu from around the world.
   • The auction featured a stunning array of virtu.

   🇪🇸Objetos de arte y antigüedades finas

   Sinónimos: bric-a-brac