Painting genre is an umbrella term for various types of art that involve the use of paint. The three painting genres mentioned in this crossword are LANDSCAPE, SEASCAPE, and pop art. LANDSCAPE painting is a type of art that depicts natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests. SEASCAPE painting is a type of art that focuses on the sea and its features such as waves, shorelines, and marine life. Pop art is a form of art that uses popular culture elements such as advertising, comic books, and everyday objects.