Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A private showing held before the opening of an art exhibition.
Wiktionary
- n. A private viewing of an art exhibition before it opens to the public.
Etymologies
- French, from vernis, varnish, from Old French; see varnish.
Examples
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“The vernissage is the 23rd from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 514-695-8249.”
“A surprise for you today: a veritable "vernissage" by artist Warren”
“Throughout the year, every student participates in one or more stage productions and presents his or her work of art in a vernissage an exhibition.”
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“The teachers try to finish each period with a performance, a common meal, a vernissage, and they often invite the parents to these events.”
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“Usually the Biennale is like a UFO which has landed in Venice from the outside," she declared at the press conference for the vernissage on Wednesday.”
“Personally I would buy one of the paintings if she can arrange a vernissage.”
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“See all twelve "oeuvres," and don't forget to vote for your favorite watercolor. vernissage (ver-nee-sazh) noun, masculine”
“I hope you will enjoy the side-by-side painting/photo vernissage.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘vernissage’.
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logosagogo 'Vernis' is French for 'varnish'. Oil paintings were (and still are, I think) protected by a coat of varnish. Folkloric-ly, this would take place in the last-minute rush, just before an opening, leading to the 'preview' of a collection being the 'varnishing'. Presumably with the artists friends pitching in. Jul 16, 2008
whichbe A private showing or preview of an art collection. May 11, 2008