Sienna: meaning, definitions and examples

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sienna

 

[ หˆsiหษ™nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color shade

Sienna is a natural earth pigment that is reddish-brown in color. It is named after the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy, where it was originally mined. The pigment is used in art for painting and drawing, as well as in decorative applications. Sienna can refer to a specific hue, typically a warm and rich tone. The color has been widely used since ancient times and continues to be valued for its earthy tone and versatility.

Synonyms

brick, chestnut, russet, umber.

Examples of usage

  • She painted the landscape using sienna.
  • The room was decorated in warm sienna tones.
  • He chose sienna for his winter coat.
  • The artist mixed sienna with other pigments to achieve depth.

Translations

Translations of the word "sienna" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น siena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฏเฅˆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Siena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siena

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั'ั”ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siena

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚จใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sienne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ siena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siena

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์—๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠูŠู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Siena

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Siena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ก่€ถ็บณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Siena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Siena

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะกะธะตะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Siena

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ siena

Etymology

The word 'sienna' is derived from the Italian term 'terra di Siena', which literally means 'earth of Siena'. This term refers to the clay found in Tuscany that produces the pigment known as sienna. The city of Siena, well known for its artistic heritage, particularly during the Renaissance, played a significant role in the development of this pigment. Historically, sienna has been important for artists because it provides a warm tone that can mimic the look of natural landscapes and human skin. It became popular during the Renaissance period when artists began to experiment with different natural pigments. Over time, sienna pigments were refined and became a staple in palettes for oil and watercolor painters. This history underscores not only the artistic significance of sienna but also its natural origins, linking it closely with the geography and culture of its namesake city.