Miniate

Translation of "miniate" into Russian

Verb

/ˈmɪn.i.eɪt/

miniate

miniates

miniated Past Simple / Past Participle

miniating Gerund

The artist decided to miniate the entire scene to fit it on a small canvas.

Художник решил миниатюризировать всю сцену, чтобы уместить её на маленьком холсте.

Additional translations

Verb

/ˈmɪn.i.eɪt/

To illuminate or decorate a manuscript, especially by adding red letters, borders, or intricate images often highlighted with gold or bright colours.

Medieval scribes were hired to miniate the gospel, filling the margins with crimson flourish and gold leaf.

To paint or colour something with red lead or vermilion.

Restorers carefully miniated the faded capitals with fresh vermilion.