landscape
noun
ˈlændskeɪp 
ˈlændskeɪp 
1 [countable, usually singular] everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the countrythe bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the areathe woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscapean urban/industrial landscape (figurative) We can expect changes in the political landscape.2 [countable, uncountable] a painting of a view of the countryside; this style of paintingan artist famous for his landscapesShe specializes in landscapes. compare townscape3 [uncountable] (technical) the way of printing a document in which the top of the page is one of the longer sidesSelect the landscape option when printing the file. Idioms
see a blot on the landscape at blot noun
Usage note: Fine artsCreating artmake a work of art/a drawing/a sketch/a sculpture/a statue/engravings/etchings/printsdo an oil painting/a self-portrait/a line drawing/a rough sketchcreate a work of art/an artwork/paintings and sculpturesproduce paintings/portraits/oil sketches/his most celebrated work/a series of printspaint a picture/landscape/portrait/mural/in oils/in watercolours/(especially US) in watercolors/on canvasdraw a picture/a portrait/a cartoon/a sketch/a line/a figure/the human form/in charcoal/in inksketch a preliminary drawing/a figure/a shapecarve a figure/an image/a sculpture/an altarpiece/reliefs/a block of woodsculpt a portrait bust/a statue/an abstract figureetch a line/a pattern/a design/a name into the glassmix colours/(especially US) colors/pigments/paintsadd/apply thin/thick layers of paint/colour/(especially US) color/pigmentuse oil pastels/charcoal/acrylic paint/a can of spray paintwork in bronze/ceramics/stone/oils/pastels/watercolour/a wide variety of mediaDescribing artpaint/depict a female figure/a biblical scene/a pastoral landscape/a domestic interiordepict/illustrate a traditional/mythological/historical/religious themecreate an abstract composition/a richly textured surface/a distorted perspectivepaint dark/rich/skin/flesh tonesuse broad brush strokes/loose brushwork/vibrant colours/a limited palette/simple geometric formsdevelop/adopt/paint in a stylized manner/an abstract styleShowing and selling artcommission an altarpiece/a bronze bust of somebody/a portrait/a religious work/an artist to paint somethingframe a painting/portraithang art/a picture/a paintingdisplay/exhibit modern art/somebody's work/a collection/original artwork/ drawings/sculptures/a piecebe displayed/hung in a gallery/museuminstall/place a sculpture in/at/on somethingerect/unveil a bronze/marble/life-size statuehold/host/mount/open/curate/see (especially British English) an exhibition/(North American English usually) exhibitbe/go on (British English) exhibition/(North American English) exhibitfeature/promote/showcase a conceptual artist/contemporary workscollect African art/modern British paintings/Japanese printsrestore/preserve a fresco/great works of artUsage note: countrylandscape countryside terrain land sceneryThese are all words for areas away from towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms.country (often the country) an area that is away from towns and cities, especially one with particular natural features: She lives in the country. ◇ an area of wooded countrylandscape everything that you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country: This pattern of woods and fields is typical of the English landscape.countryside land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms. Countryside is usually used when you are talking about the beauty or peacefulness of a country area: a little village in the French countryside.terrain (formal) land. Terrain is used when you are describing the natural features of an area, for example if it is rough, flat, etc: The truck bumped its way over the rough terrain.land (usually the land) the countryside; the way people live in the country as opposed to in towns and cities: Many younger people are leaving the land to find work in the cities.scenery the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, especially when these are attractive to look at: We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery.mountainous/mountain/wild/rugged country/landscape/countryside/terrain/scenerybeautiful/glorious/dramatic country/landscape/countryside/sceneryopen country/landscape/countryside/terrain/landrolling country/landscape/countrysideto protect the landscape/countryside/land