Raphael Word Search
A free Raphael word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: RAPHAEL, PAINTER, URBINO, RENAISSANCE, FRESCO, VATICAN, MADONNA, SCHOOLOFATHENS, STANZE, TAPESTRY, PORTRAIT, SISTINE.
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Raphael word list, defined
- PAINTER /ˈpeɪntər/ · noun, verb
- A person who applies paint to a surface, or a person who creates artworks, especially in oil or watercolor. To decorate or color something with paint. Related: artist, decorator, colorist, artisan.
- RENAISSANCE /rɪˈnɛsəns/ · noun
- A cultural and intellectual movement in Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries, characterized by a revival of classical Greek and Roman culture and a flowering of artistic and scientific achievement. A revival of interest in a particular area of study or activity. Related: revival, renaissance man, rebirth, resurgence.
- FRESCO /ˈfrɛskoʊ/ · noun
- A painting done rapidly in watercolour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colours become fixed as the plaster dries; also, the technique itself. Related: mural, wall painting, secco, buon fresco.
- MADONNA /məˈdɒnə/ · noun
- The Virgin Mary, especially as depicted in art. A title of respect used to address a woman, similar to 'ma'am' or 'madam'. Related: Virgin Mary, mother of God, saint, lady.
- TAPESTRY /tæpɪstri/ · noun
- A decorative fabric with a design or pattern woven into it, or a figurative representation of a complex situation or story. Related: fabric, textile, brocade, embroidery.
- PORTRAIT /pɔːˈtrɛɪt/ · noun, verb
- A painting or drawing of a person, typically a head and shoulders, often in a formal or official style. To depict or describe someone in a particular way, especially in a flattering or idealized manner. Related: likeness, image, picture, portraiture.
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