undraped

/'ʌn'dreipt/

Thân thiện

The artist sketched the undraped statue in the studio.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking drapery or curtains: Describes something, typically a window or architectural feature, that is not covered or adorned with fabric hangings.
   • Stripped of covering or clothing: Describes a statue, figure, or person that is not covered by draping garments or cloth, often implying nudity or a simple, uncovered state.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The undraped windows let in a flood of morning light. (The windows without curtains allowed a lot of morning light to enter.)
  • The classical sculpture was undraped, revealing the human form in its entirety. (The classical statue was without covering garments, showing the complete human form.)

Advanced Usage

• Artistic Context: In art history and criticism, "undraped" is a formal term used to describe nude figures in painting or sculpture, contrasting with "draped" figures that are clothed.
  • The artist preferred undraped models to study anatomy.
• Architectural/Design Context: Used to describe a minimalist or stark style where windows or walls are deliberately left without fabric coverings.
  • The modern design featured undraped floor-to-ceiling windows.

Variants and Related Words

• Undrape (verb): To remove drapery from; to uncover.
  • They decided to undrape the windows for a more open feel.
• Draped (adjective): Covered or adorned with cloth hangings. This is the direct antonym.
• Uncovered (adjective): More general synonym meaning not covered.

Synonyms

• Uncurtained: Specifically for windows without curtains.
• Nude: Specifically for living beings or figures without clothing.
• Bare: Exposed, without covering.

Antonyms

• Draped: Covered with drapery.
• Curtained: Having curtains.
• Clothed: Wearing garments.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking drapery or draperies
   • undraped windows
2. stripped of drapery
   • the undraped statue