Definition of representation

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Representation (n.) A dramatic performance; as, a theatrical representation; a representation of Hamlet..

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Imagery :: Imagery (n.) The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects; imitation work; images in general, or in mass..
Conventional :: Conventional (a.) Abstracted; removed from close representation of nature by the deliberate selection of what is to be represented and what is to be rejected; as, a conventional flower; a conventional shell. Cf. Conventionalize, v. t..
Exaggeration :: Exaggeration (n.) A representation of things beyond natural life, in expression, beauty, power, vigor..
Veronica :: Veronica (n.) A portrait or representation of the face of our Savior on the alleged handkerchief of Saint Veronica, preserved at Rome; hence, a representation of this portrait, or any similar representation of the face of the Savior. Formerly called also Vernacle, and Vernicle..
Interpret :: Interpret (v. t.) To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape..
Rebus :: Rebus (n.) A mode of expressing words and phrases by pictures of objects whose names resemble those words, or the syllables of which they are composed; enigmatical representation of words by figures; hence, a peculiar form of riddle made up of such representations..
Allegory :: Allegory (n.) A figure representation which has a meaning beyond notion directly conveyed by the object painted or sculptured.
Nativity :: Nativity (n.) A representation of the positions of the heavenly bodies as the moment of one's birth, supposed to indicate his future destinies; a horoscope..
Blazonry :: Blazonry (n.) Artistic representation or display.
Foliage :: Foliage (n.) A cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches; especially, the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches, in architecture, intended to ornament and enrich capitals, friezes, pediments, etc..
Symbolism :: Symbolism (n.) A system of symbols or representations.
Foliage :: Foliage (v. t.) To adorn with foliage or the imitation of foliage; to form into the representation of leaves.
Monography :: Monography (n.) Representation by lines without color; an outline drawing.
Representation :: Representation (n.) The act of representing, in any sense of the verb..
Comedy :: Comedy (n.) A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy..
Theatrical :: Theatrical (a.) Of or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic representations; resembling the manner of dramatic performers; histrionic; hence, artificial; as, theatrical performances; theatrical gestures..
Stereoscope :: Stereopticon (n.) An instrument, consisting essentially of a magic lantern in which photographic pictures are used, by which the image of a landscape, or any object, may be thrown upon a screen in such a manner as to seem to stand out in relief, so as to form a striking and accurate representation of the object itself; also, a pair of magic lanterns for producing the effect of dissolving views..
Imbricated :: Imbricated (a.) In decorative art: Having scales lapping one over the other, or a representation of such scales; as, an imbricated surface; an imbricated pattern..
Fancy :: Fancy (n.) An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
Foreshortening :: Foreshortening (n.) Representation in a foreshortened mode or way.
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