Geisteswissenschaften ACT - Kunst und Handwerk

an artist who is following the principles of expressionism, focusing on expressing the inner world and emotions rather than the external world

Expressionist

an artist from the late 19th century who expanded the techniques of Impressionism by focusing on personal expression, geometric forms, and vivid colors, rejecting its limitations

Postimpressionist

a literary and artistic movement initiated in the late 19th century, marked by the accurate depiction of detail

Naturalismus

an artist or writer who is an advocate of surrealism, seeking to portray the creative side of the unconscious mind

Surrealist, surrealistischer Künstler

the collection of artistic or literary works produced by a particular painter, author, etc.

Werk, Gesamtwerk

involving ideas rather than physical objects or experiences

konzeptuell, konzeptuelle

(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead

abstrakt

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

Ausstellung, Vorführung

relating to the enjoyment or appreciation of beauty or art, especially visual art

ästhetisch, in Bezug auf Ästhetik

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

avantgardistisch, innovativ

resembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality

abgeleitet, nachahmend

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

ausstellen, präsentieren

to conceive or envision something in a new or different way with creativity or innovation

neu interpretieren, wieder vorstellen

a mark made by a brush when applying paint to a surface

Pinselstrich, Pinselstrichmarkierung

differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

Kontrast

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

darstellen

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

festhalten, einfangen

an artwork or artistic creation that is specifically designed for a particular space, environment, or site

Installation

to serve as a clear instance or representation of a broader concept or situation

veranschaulichen, demonstrieren

the art or act of making portraits of people

Porträt

the technique of representing a two-dimensional object in a way that gives the right impression of distance by drawing objects and people that are farther in a smaller size

Perspektive, Blickwinkel

a minimalist approach to painting, characterized by the use of bold, flat colors and simplified forms without much shading or depth

flacher Stil, Minimalismus-Stil

a large painting done on a wall

Wandgemälde

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

Graffiti, Wandmalerei

a detailed plan or design, typically technical or architectural, that outlines the dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

detaillierter Plan, technisches Design

someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms

Bildhauer(in)

someone who is in charge of a museum, taking care of a collection, artwork, etc.

Kurator, Konservator

an artist who specializes in creating humorous drawings, often in the form of comic strips or cartoons

Karikaturist, Comiczeichner

the art of producing beautiful handwriting using special writing instruments such as a dip or brush pen

Kalligraphie

consisting of a single color or shades of a single color

monochromatisch, einfarbig

the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

Collage

an art technique using tiny dots of color to create an image

Pointillismus

a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

Effigie, Statue

a large, rectangular building with a central nave, side aisles, and often a raised apse at one end

Basilika

(of a roof) built in form of a arch or several arches joined together

gewölbt, bogeartig

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

architektonisch, architektonische

a long continuous length of fibers that have been spun together to be used in knitting, weaving, or sewing

Garn, Wolle

a thick piece of handwoven textile with designs or pictures on it that is used for hangings, curtains, etc.

Wandteppich, Tapisserie

a colored substance used to impart or alter the color of materials such as fabric, yarn, or other items through immersion or application

Farbe, Färbemittel

a piece of embroidery or needlework that serves as a model or demonstration of different stitches and techniques

Stickmuster, Stichprobe für Stickerei

the art of assembling beads or other small objects, such as shells, stones, or seeds, into decorative or functional designs

Perlenarbeit, Perlenhandwerk

the activity of reproducing designs or pictures by pressing a raised surface covered in ink against paper

Druckgrafik, Druckverfahren

a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

Motiv, Dekorationselement

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

Töpferei

to insert a piece of glass into a building's window frame

verglasen, das Glas einsetzen

the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects

Handwerk

to create fabric or a fabric item by interlocking loops of yarn or thread using a hooked needle

häkel, häkeln

the craft of creating decorative or functional items using a needle and thread or yarn, typically through techniques like sewing, embroidery, or knitting

Stickerei, Nähtätigkeit

a decorative design made by cutting out and stitching a different piece of fabric or material onto a larger piece to create a pattern or picture

Applikation, Applikat

the practice or art of folding paper into desired shapes, which is originated from Japanese culture

Origami, die Kunst des Papierfaltens

an artist who creates sculptures and decorative objects by carving them from a material such as wood, stone, or ivory

Schnitzer, Bildhauer

to sew decorative patterns on a piece of cloth with colored threads

besticken

an artist who specializes in creating pottery, sculptures, or other art forms using clay as the primary medium

Keramiker, Töpfer

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

Handwerker, Kunsthandwerker

a skilled craftsman or craftswoman who creates woven fabrics and textiles by interlacing threads or yarns on a loom using various techniques and patterns

Weberei, Weberin

an artist, writer, or thinker from the late 19th and early 20th centuries who aimed to challenge traditional norms through exploring new ideas, innovation, and focus on understanding oneself and societal shifts

Modernist