Genremalerei

genre painting (depictions of everyday scenes)

noun ZHAHN-ruh-mah-le-rai Rare

Origin: from French genre

Usage Note

Genremalerei depicts scenes of ordinary daily life — markets, interiors, peasant activities — without mythological or religious subjects. Dutch 17th-century masters are its paradigm. Feminine noun.

Examples

"Vermeer ist ein Meister der Genremalerei, die das häusliche Leben verewigt."

Natural Translation

Vermeer is a master of genre painting, which immortalises domestic life.

Literal Translation

Vermeer is a master of genre-painting, which domestic life immortalises.

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