decorative painting
nounUK /ˈdɛkərətɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
US /ˈdɛkəreɪtɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
Decorative painting is the art of painting pretty designs on things to make them look nicer.
She learned decorative painting to add flowers to her wooden box.
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2. A style of painting used to adorn furniture, walls, or objects rather than to create standalone pictures.
The old cabinet was transformed with decorative painting of vines and birds.
3. A craft technique involving painted patterns on surfaces like wood, glass, or metal.
The workshop taught decorative painting on glass jars.
4. Artwork that serves an ornamental purpose in interior design.
The hallway featured decorative painting that mimicked marble columns.