Tableaux: meaning, definitions and examples

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tableaux

 

[ tรฆbหˆloสŠz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visual arts

Tableaux refer to a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history. They are typically used in visual arts to create a striking visual impression that conveys a narrative or emotion without movement.

Synonyms

picture, representation, scene

Examples of usage

  • The museum displayed a series of tableaux from the Renaissance period.
  • The children created a tableau based on their favorite fairy tale.
  • In the performance, the actors formed a tableau to symbolize unity.
  • The artistโ€™s latest work is a tableau depicting a historical event.

Translations

Translations of the word "tableaux" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tabelas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเคฟเค•เคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tabellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tabel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฑะปะธั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tabele

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tableaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tablas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tablolar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์ด๋ธ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌุฏุงูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tabulky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tabuฤพky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจๆ ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tabele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tafla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัั‚ะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขabelebi

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™dvษ™llษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tablas

Etymology

The term 'tableaux' is derived from the French language, with 'tableau' meaning a 'picture' or a 'scene.' Historically, the word has its roots in the Latin term 'tabula,' which translates to 'board' or 'tablet.' The use of tableaux in visual representation can be traced back to ancient theatrical traditions where static scenes were crafted to narrate stories. In art, tableaux have been employed to evoke emotion and provoke thought, allowing viewers to engage with the depicted narratives on a deeper level. Over the centuries, the concept of tableaux evolved, finding its place in various forms of artistic expressions, including theatre, painting, and photography, creating a rich tapestry of cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,531, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.