Phrase guide

portable art

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Small pieces of prehistoric art that could be carried, as opposed to art applied to walls or cliffs, for example.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: archaeology, history, human-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mobiliary art

Antonyms: parietal art, rock art

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Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Basque: arte higigarri — portable prehistoric art
  • Catalan: art mobiliari — portable prehistoric art
  • Dutch: mobiele kunst — portable prehistoric art
  • French: art mobilier — portable prehistoric art
  • German: Kleinkunst — portable prehistoric art
  • Portuguese: arte móvel — portable prehistoric art
  • Spanish: arte mueble — portable prehistoric art