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Tableau
01
a dramatic scene or picture, often presented on stage or in a performance
Examples
The movie 's climactic battle scene was a vivid tableau of chaos and heroism.
The novel 's opening chapter painted a tableau of a bustling city street on a rainy night.
02
a group of models or statues arranged in an artistic way, representing a famous historical or fictitious scene
What is a "tableau"?
A tableau is a scene or arrangement where models or statues are set up to show a specific moment, often from history or a story. These setups are designed to create a visually noticeable depiction of that scene, capturing the main idea of the moment in a fixed form. They are used in various art forms to bring historical or fictional events to life in a dramatic and artistic way.
Examples
The museum exhibit featured a tableau depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with meticulously crafted statues arranged around a replica of the historic document.
In the town square, a tableau commemorated the legendary battle of Troy, showcasing warriors and gods frozen in dramatic poses amid the chaos of war.
