Tableaux: meaning, definitions and examples

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tableaux

 

[tรฆbหˆloสŠz ]

Definition

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the French word 'tableau,' meaning 'picture' or 'scene.'
  • Originally from the Latin 'tabula,' which means 'a board' or 'a painting,' hinting at visual storytelling.
  • In English, the term evolved in the 19th century to describe both visual art and performance art.

Art History

  • In visual art, tableaux are often used to convey dramatic narratives or significant themes.
  • Renowned artists like Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres created works that can be seen as living tableaux.
  • Tableaux vivants, or 'living pictures,' became popular in the late 19th century, where people would pose to recreate famous artworks.

Theater and Performance

  • Tableaux are used in theater to emphasize key moments in the story, often capturing the essence of a scene.
  • The use of tableaux allows for silence and focus, evoking emotion without dialogue.
  • Many contemporary performances incorporate tableaux to enhance visual storytelling and dramatic impact.

Cultural Significance

  • In many cultures, arranging people in still scenes has been a method of storytelling and preserving history.
  • Tableaux can convey social or political messages, serving as a powerful form of commentary in public performances.
  • Festivals and ceremonies often include tableaux to honor traditions and connect communities.

Photography

  • Tableaux influence photography by creating composed scenes that convey narratives or emotions.
  • Many photographers use tableaux to capture staged moments, combining elements of both art and reality.
  • The concept of creating a 'tableau' can lead to innovative compositions in modern photography.

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

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.