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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Painting vs Picture

Hello,
I'd like to ask a simple question as I am unable to find anything on the net.
It concerns an art collection - rather, a collection of "pictures." I want to create a poster in English, however, I cannot decide on how to call these - pictures or paintings?

I understand a painting is created by applying paint (as opposed to drawing?) - but can it also be used for "pictures" in general?? or is "pictures" a better call?

please help me here,
Bob
  

Top answer

). If the collection is predominantly of paintings with just one or two works in other media then I think you could get away with describing them, generally, as "paintings". But if a significant number aren't paintings then it would be misleading.

— Mr Wordy

  • ).
  • If the collection is predominantly of paintings with just one or two works in other media then I think you could get away with describing them, generally, as "paintings".
  • But if a significant number aren't paintings then it would be misleading.
  • "Picture" is general and includes any two-dimensional depiction in any medium.
  • It can sound more informal than "painting" but, depending on context, not necessarily.
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Yes, a "painting" is created with paint (rather than, say, pencil, crayon, printing etc.). If the collection is predominantly of paintings with just one or two works in other media then I think you could get away with describing them, generally, as "paintings". But if a significant number aren't paintings then it would be misleading. "Picture" is general and includes any two-dimensional depiction
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