Definition

1. Noun:
   • A painting (on a panel): A single, distinct piece of artwork, typically created on a rigid, flat support like wood, metal, or composite board, as opposed to on canvas or paper. It often refers to a complete, framed work.
   • A panel (in art): A flat piece of material prepared as a surface for painting, or a painting executed on such a surface. This can be part of a larger multi-panel work (like a diptych or triptych) or a standalone piece.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phòng triển lãm trưng bày nhiều tranh tấm cổ. (The gallery displays many ancient panel paintings.)
  • Nghệ sĩ vẽ bức tranh tấm này trên gỗ sồi. (The artist painted this panel on oak wood.)
  • Anh ấy sưu tầm tranh tấm sơn dầu từ thế kỷ 19. (He collects oil-on-panel paintings from the 19th century.)

Advanced Usage

• In art history and conservation, a tranh tấm specifically denotes a painting executed on a solid support, which requires different preservation techniques than paintings on flexible canvas due to its susceptibility to warping or cracking.

Variants and Related Words

• Tranh vẽ trên gỗ (n): A painting on wood (a common type of tranh tấm).
• Tranh sơn mài (n): Lacquer painting, often executed on a wooden panel, making it a form of tranh tấm.
• Bảng (n): A board or panel; the material used for a tranh tấm.

Synonyms

• Panel painting: The direct and most accurate translation in art terminology.
• Wood panel painting: Specifies the common material.
• Painting on panel: A descriptive synonym.

Related Idioms

• is a technical term, and specific idioms are not commonly associated with it. It is used precisely within the context of art creation, collection, and discussion.