character sketch

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I wrote that one, and within a year, every character sketch all started with jingles and montage.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2023

A character sketch inspired by a meeting with a Spanish Civil War veteran, “He Went to Paris” is an early example of Buffett marrying vivid imagery with economical storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2023

The difference between the artists’ work is like the difference between a grand aristocratic portrait and a psychologically nuanced character sketch.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2023

Too bad the comedic, almost clowning elements in the script work against the ethical questions the film otherwise takes seriously, making the whole thing feel more like a character sketch than a fleshed-out drama.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Rubinstein's character sketch "Ivan IV" given in New York City, by Theodore Thomas, and 1874.

From Annals of Music in America A Chronological Record of Significant Musical Events by Lahee, Henry Charles