picturestudy
nounUK /ˈpɪktʃəˌstʌdi/
US /ˈpɪktʃərˌstʌdi/
Picture study is when you look closely at a picture to learn what is in it.
In art class, we did picture study and found hidden animals in the painting.
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2. A school lesson where students learn by looking at and talking about pictures.
The teacher planned a picture study about famous paintings for Friday.
3. The careful examination of a photograph or illustration to understand its details.
The detective's picture study of the photo revealed a clue in the background.
4. A method of learning that uses images instead of words.
Young children often enjoy picture study before they can read.