English-Russian translations for painting

• жи́вопись
• карти́на
• картина
• раскрашивание

Definition of painting

• An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint
• The action of applying paint to a surface
• The same activity as an art form

Examples

• The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings
• The outside of the old house would benefit from some painting
• Some artists, like Michelangelo, excel in both painting and sculpture

Related words

• paintinglike
• wall-painting
• painting by numbers
• painting knife
• painting medium
• painting in somber tones
• oil painting
• action painting
• watercolor painting