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galleries


Meanings
  • A large room or building filled with works of art, especially paintings and sculptures.

    - "The Louvre is one of the world's largest galleries."
    - "Visitors to the National Gallery in London can spend hours admiring the works of art on display."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with galleries
galleries , merrily , cheerily , quarrels , perilously , deliciously
Homophones
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  1. galleries

  2. galleys

  3. gallery-owned


Variants
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galleried , galleries , gallery , galleryite , galleryites , fly galleries , fly gallery , peanut galleries , peanut gallery , rogues' galleries , rogues' gallery , shooting galleries , shooting gallery
Forms
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galleries (n.), gallery (v.), gallery (n., plural)


Etymology
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The word 'gallery' comes from the Italian word 'galleria', which means 'public hall' or 'promenade'. In the context of art, a gallery is a space where works of art are exhibited for public viewing.


Related Concepts
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  1. Museum: A museum is a building or place where works of art, historical objects, or other items of cultural or historical significance are exhibited and preserved for public study and enjoyment.

  2. Art Gallery: An art gallery is a space where works of art, especially paintings and sculptures, are exhibited for public viewing and appreciation.

  3. Art Museum: An art museum is a type of museum that is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of works of art. Art museums may focus on specific types of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or prints, or they may cover a broad range of artistic media and styles.

  4. Contemporary Art Gallery: A contemporary art gallery is a type of art gallery that is dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary art, which is art produced during the present era. Contemporary art galleries may focus on a particular artistic movement or style, or they may showcase a diverse range of contemporary art works in various media and formats.


Culture
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Throughout history, galleries have played an important role in the cultural landscape. From the grand halls of the Vatican Museums to the sleek white walls of contemporary art galleries, these spaces have provided a venue for the display, appreciation, and study of works of art from all time periods and cultural traditions. In addition to their role as cultural institutions, galleries have also been important sites for the exchange of ideas and the development of artistic movements and styles. From the Salon de Paris, which was established in 1673 and is considered to be the oldest continuously operating art exhibition in the world, to the contemporary art fairs and biennials that take place all over the world, galleries continue to be important sites for the exhibition, appreciation, and study of works of art from all time periods and cultural traditions.

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