vertu

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

• 🇨🇳名词，指对精美艺术品或古董的爱好与品味，也指这类物品本身所具有的艺术品质或价值。

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.

   🇨🇳对精美艺术品的爱好

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳艺术价值

   同义词: artistrycraftsmanshipexcellence