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What term, derived from the French word for "kind" or "type," describes a painting of scenes from everyday life?

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Genre painting

Unlike historical or religious paintings, genre paintings capture the 'everyday,' such as people working, eating, or socializing. This style became immensely popular in 17th-century Dutch art, where artists like Johannes Vermeer elevated mundane domestic life to a high art form.

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