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sand painting

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sand painting has 1 sense
  1. sand painting - a painting done by Amerindians (especially Navaho); made of fine colored sands on a neutral background
    --1 is a kind of
    painting, picture

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Sand Painting

Definition

Sand painting is a form of art where colorful sand is laid on a surface to create intricate designs or images. It is traditionally practiced by various indigenous cultures around the world, particularly in the Americas and Asia.

Parts of Speech

Noun: Sand painting

Senses

Sense 1

A form of visual art

Example sentence: The intricate sand painting depicted a vibrant landscape with exquisite detail.

Sense 2

The act or process of creating sand art

Example sentence: The artist showcased her sand painting techniques during the cultural festival.

Usage

Popular usage

Sand painting has gained popularity as a captivating and temporary art form, often performed in front of an audience.

Example sentence: The mesmerizing sand painting performance left the audience in awe.

Local usage

In certain indigenous communities, sand painting holds significant spiritual and cultural value, often used for healing or ritual purposes.

Example sentence: The elders performed a sacred sand painting ceremony to honor their ancestors.

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