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vertu

/vɜːˈtuː/

Traduction: Nom désignant le goût pour les objets d'art raffinés ou leur caractère artistique, ainsi que la valeur esthétique ou antiquaire de ces objets.

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noun

C2formalcommon/vɜːˈtuː/

indénombrable

A noun referring to a love of or taste for fine objects of art, as well as the artistic quality of such objects.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant le goût pour les objets d'art raffinés ou leur caractère artistique, ainsi que la valeur esthétique ou antiquaire de ces objets.
  1. Love of fine art C2 formal british art

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

    • The collector's appreciation of vertu led him to acquire rare Renaissance pieces.
    • Her passion for vertu was evident in her carefully curated gallery.
    • He studied vertu as a connoisseur of decorative arts.

    🇫🇷Amour des beaux-arts

    Synonymes: appreciationconnoisseurshipdiscernmenttastevirtu

  2. Artistic quality C2 formal british art

    The intrinsic artistic quality or merit of an object, especially in antiques or fine craftsmanship.

    • The vase was valued for its vertu rather than its age.
    • The piece lacked vertu and was considered merely decorative.
    • Collectors prize items of exceptional vertu.

    🇫🇷Valeur artistique intrinsèque

    Synonymes: artistrycraftsmanshipexcellence