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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o amor pelas obras de arte e objetos de arte, o gosto artístico refinado ou uma coleção de objetos de arte, especialmente antiguidades.

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.

   🇵🇹Amor pelas belas-artes

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Qualidade artística

   Sinônimos: 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

   Sinônimos: bric-a-brac