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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Estilo Artístico

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre arte, como "ceramics", "tableau", "batik", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
embroidery
[Sustantivo]

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

bordado

bordado

Ex: The handmade quilt was a labor of love , with each square meticulously embellished with embroidery depicting scenes from nature .La colcha hecha a mano fue un trabajo de amor, con cada cuadrado meticulosamente adornado con **bordado** que representa escenas de la naturaleza.
calligraphy
[Sustantivo]

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

caligrafía

caligrafía

Ex: Modern calligraphers often blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs to create stunning artworks.Los calígrafos modernos a menudo combinan técnicas tradicionales con diseños contemporáneos para crear obras de arte impresionantes.
carving
[Sustantivo]

the art or process of making a particular pattern or object by cutting solid material

tallado

tallado

Ex: The art class focused on teaching students the basics of clay carving for pottery .La clase de arte se centró en enseñar a los estudiantes los conceptos básicos del **tallado** de arcilla para cerámica.
engraving
[Sustantivo]

the art or process of carving an artistic shape or pattern on a hard material

grabado

grabado

Ex: The artist specialized in woodblock engravings, creating stunning prints that captured the beauty of the natural world .El artista se especializó en **grabados** en madera, creando impresiones asombrosas que capturaban la belleza del mundo natural.
ceramics
[Sustantivo]

the process or art of making objects out of clay that are heated to become resistant

cerámica

cerámica

Ex: Ceramics involve firing clay in a kiln at high temperatures to achieve strength and durability .La **cerámica** implica cocer arcilla en un horno a altas temperaturas para lograr resistencia y durabilidad.
origami
[Sustantivo]

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

papiroflexia, origami

papiroflexia, origami

Ex: He developed a passion for origami after visiting Japan and experiencing its cultural significance firsthand .Desarrolló una pasión por el **origami** después de visitar Japón y experimentar su significado cultural de primera mano.
portraiture
[Sustantivo]

the art or act of making portraits of people

arte del retrato, retrato

arte del retrato, retrato

Ex: The artist 's studio specializes in custom portraiture for clients worldwide .El estudio del artista se especializa en **retratos** personalizados para clientes de todo el mundo.
tapestry
[Sustantivo]

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

tapiz

tapiz

Ex: He admired the tapestry in the church , which depicted scenes from biblical stories .Admiró el **tapiz** en la iglesia, que representaba escenas de historias bíblicas.
collage
[Sustantivo]

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

collage

collage

Ex: The gallery showcased collages depicting nature scenes made from pressed flowers and leaves .La galería exhibió **collages** que representaban escenas de la naturaleza hechas con flores y hojas prensadas.
mural
[Sustantivo]

a large painting done on a wall

mural

mural

Ex: The ancient cave paintings discovered in France are some of the earliest known examples of murals depicting daily life and hunting scenes .Las antiguas pinturas rupestres descubiertas en Francia son algunos de los primeros ejemplos conocidos de **murales** que representan la vida cotidiana y escenas de caza.
tableau
[Sustantivo]

a group of models or statues arranged in an artistic way, representing a famous historical or fictitious scene

cuadro vivo

cuadro vivo

Ex: The artist 's latest installation transformed a vacant storefront into a haunting tableau of urban decay , with broken mannequins and discarded objects arranged to evoke a sense of desolation and abandonment .
still life
[Sustantivo]

a painting or drawing, representing objects that do not move, such as flowers, glassware, etc.

bodegón

bodegón

Ex: The photographer arranged seashells and driftwood for a still life photo shoot , creating a tranquil and naturalistic composition .
surrealism
[Sustantivo]

a 20th-century style of art and literature in which unrelated events or images are combined in an unusual way to represent the experiences of the mind

surrealismo

surrealismo

Ex: The film 's narrative , influenced by surrealism, unfolds like a dream , with disjointed scenes and strange juxtapositions that challenge the viewer 's sense of reality .La narrativa de la película, influenciada por el **surrealismo**, se desarrolla como un sueño, con escenas inconexas y extrañas yuxtaposiciones que desafían el sentido de la realidad del espectador.
symbolism
[Sustantivo]

a late 19th-century style or movement of art that tried to express thoughts and states of mind in strong words and images, called symbols, and avoided detailed representations of the reality

simbolismo

simbolismo

Ex: Symbolism in art often uses mythical creatures and dreamlike landscapes to convey deeper meanings .El **simbolismo** en el arte a menudo utiliza criaturas míticas y paisajes oníricos para transmitir significados más profundos.
abstract
[Adjetivo]

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

abstracto

abstracto

Ex: The gallery featured an exhibit of abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation .La galería presentó una exposición de pinturas **abstractas** que desafiaban las nociones tradicionales de representación.
Baroque
[Sustantivo]

an ornate and grand style of art, music, and architecture present in the 17th and early 18th centuries in Europe

Barroco

Barroco

Ex: The Baroque period was a time of great artistic innovation and cultural achievement, leaving a lasting legacy of grandeur and opulence in European art, music, and architecture.El período **barroco** fue una época de gran innovación artística y logro cultural, dejando un legado duradero de grandeza y opulencia en el arte, la música y la arquitectura europeos.
batik
[Sustantivo]

‌a technique used to color designs on fabrics in which wax is applied to the parts that should be left undyed, originally used in the island of Java, Indonesia

batik

batik

Ex: The museum featured exhibits showcasing the evolution of the batik across different cultures .El museo presentó exhibiciones que mostraban la evolución del **batik** en diferentes culturas.
classicism
[Sustantivo]

a style of art and literature associated with harmony, simplicity, and beauty based on the standards of ancient Greece and Rome, Classicism was popular in Europe from the Renaissance to the 18th century

clasicismo

clasicismo

Ex: The museum 's collection includes several masterpieces of classicism.La colección del museo incluye varias obras maestras del **clasicismo**.
silhouette
[Sustantivo]

a drawing that depicts the outline of someone or something that is in a single black color and against a light background, often from the side

silueta

silueta

Ex: She used a projector to trace the silhouette drawing of her beloved pet onto a canvas , capturing every detail of its outline .Ella usó un proyector para trazar el dibujo en **silueta** de su amada mascota en un lienzo, capturando cada detalle de su contorno.
charcoal
[Sustantivo]

a piece or pencil made of a black substance mostly consisting carbon, used by artists for drawing

carboncillo

carboncillo

Ex: The student practiced still life drawing with charcoal.El estudiante practicó el dibujo de bodegón con **carbón**.
crayon
[Sustantivo]

a small stick of white or colored wax or chalk, used for writing or drawing

cera

cera

Ex: They used a white crayon to draw on black paper .Usaron un **lápiz de cera** blanco para dibujar en papel negro.
mannerism
[Sustantivo]

a European style of art in the late 16th century characterized by hyper-idealization and distorted human forms

manierismo

manierismo

Ex: Mannerism's exaggerated style and theatrical flair appealed to the tastes of the aristocracy and elite patrons of the late Renaissance period.El estilo exagerado y el flair teatral del **manierismo** atrajeron los gustos de la aristocracia y los mecenas de élite del período tardío del Renacimiento.
figurative
[Adjetivo]

representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world

figurativo

figurativo

Ex: Figurative art often tells a story through realistic imagery .El arte **figurativo** a menudo cuenta una historia a través de imágenes realistas.
minimalism
[Sustantivo]

‌a style of art, music, or design that arose in the 1950s and is associated with simplicity and uses only a limited number of elements

minimalismo

minimalismo

Ex: Minimalism in music often features repetitive structures .El **minimalismo** en la música a menudo presenta estructuras repetitivas.
retrospective
[Sustantivo]

a public exhibition of an artist's work over a period of time, showing their career development

retrospectiva, exposición retrospectiva

retrospectiva, exposición retrospectiva

Ex: They attended a retrospective celebrating the sculptor's lifelong achievements.
perspective
[Sustantivo]

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

perspectiva

perspectiva

Ex: The instructor emphasized perspective to improve the students ' spatial accuracy .El instructor enfatizó la **perspectiva** para mejorar la precisión espacial de los estudiantes.
palette
[Sustantivo]

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

paleta

paleta

Ex: The art student learned how to hold the palette comfortably while practicing color theory and painting techniques in class .El estudiante de arte aprendió cómo sostener la **paleta** cómodamente mientras practicaba la teoría del color y las técnicas de pintura en clase.
pigment
[Sustantivo]

a dry substance that has to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint

pigmento

pigmento

Ex: The workshop taught participants how to make their own pigment.El taller enseñó a los participantes cómo hacer su propio **pigmento**.
muse
[Sustantivo]

a source of inspiration for an artist or author that gives them ideas or motivates them to create works of art

musa

musa

Ex: The changing seasons were her muse, each one evoking new colors and textures in her artwork .Las estaciones cambiantes eran su **musa**, cada una evocando nuevos colores y texturas en su arte.
likeness
[Sustantivo]

a portrait or representation of someone, especially one that looks just like them

retrato

retrato

Ex: The actor 's wax figure bore a striking likeness to him .La figura de cera del actor tenía un **parecido** sorprendente con él.
patron
[Sustantivo]

an individual who financially supports an artist, charity, cause, etc.

patrocinador, sponsor

patrocinador, sponsor

Ex: Recognizing the importance of education , the generous couple became patrons of a scholarship fund , offering financial assistance to deserving students .
curator
[Sustantivo]

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

conservador, curador

conservador, curador

Ex: The curator's expertise in art history ensures accurate interpretation of the museum 's exhibits .La experiencia del **curador** en historia del arte garantiza una interpretación precisa de las exposiciones del museo.
harmony
[Sustantivo]

a pleasing combination of things in a way that forms a coherent whole

armonía

armonía

Ex: The landscape artist captured the natural harmony of the scene , depicting the peaceful coexistence of land , water , and sky .El artista paisajista capturó la **armonía** natural de la escena, representando la coexistencia pacífica de la tierra, el agua y el cielo.
impasto
[Sustantivo]

a painting technique in which paint is applied so thickly to the canvas or panel that the brush strokes are visible

impasto

impasto

Ex: The workshop on impasto techniques attracted aspiring artists eager to learn how to use texture and color to convey emotion and mood in their paintings.El taller sobre técnicas de **impasto** atrajo a artistas aspirantes ansiosos por aprender a usar la textura y el color para transmitir emoción y estado de ánimo en sus pinturas.
icon
[Sustantivo]

a depiction of Jesus Christ or a holy figure painted on a wooden panel often on a gilded background, venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church

icono

icono

Ex: Monks carefully restored the damaged icon of the Transfiguration of Christ .Los monjes restauraron cuidadosamente el **icono** dañado de la Transfiguración de Cristo.
bust
[Sustantivo]

a sculpture representing someone's head, shoulders, and chest

busto

busto

Ex: The museum curator carefully examined the ancient bust, noting the intricate details and craftsmanship that made it a masterpiece of classical sculpture .El curador del museo examinó cuidadosamente el **busto** antiguo, observando los intrincados detalles y la artesanía que lo convertían en una obra maestra de la escultura clásica.
to sculpt
[Verbo]

to form figures and objects by cutting and carving hard materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc.

esculpir

esculpir

Ex: The ancient civilization sculpted colossal statues from stone to honor their gods .La antigua civilización **esculpía** estatuas colosales en piedra para honrar a sus dioses.
restoration
[Sustantivo]

the act of repairing something such as an artwork, building, etc. to be in its original state

restauración

restauración

Ex: After the hurricane , the town prioritized the restoration of the damaged library , ensuring that the historic structure was preserved for future generations .Después del huracán, el pueblo priorizó la **restauración** de la biblioteca dañada, asegurando que la estructura histórica se conservara para las generaciones futuras.
shading
[Sustantivo]

lines and markings in dark color that provide the effect of light and shade in a drawing or painting

sombreado

sombreado

Ex: The art teacher demonstrated different methods of shading using pencils and charcoal.El profesor de arte demostró diferentes métodos de **sombreo** usando lápices y carbón.
magnum opus
[Sustantivo]

the greatest literary or artistic piece that an author or artist has created

obra maestra

obra maestra

Ex: The novelist 's magnum opus, a sweeping epic that spans generations , has been celebrated for its intricate plot and richly developed characters .El **magnum opus** del novelista, una épica expansiva que abarca generaciones, ha sido celebrado por su trama intrincada y sus personajes ricamente desarrollados.
pottery
[Sustantivo]

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

alfarería

alfarería

Ex: Pottery has a rich history spanning cultures and civilizations .La **alfarería** tiene una rica historia que abarca culturas y civilizaciones.
taxidermy
[Sustantivo]

the art of preserving the dead body of animals by skinning and then filling them with a specific substance in order to use them as decoration

taxidermia

taxidermia

Ex: The natural history museum features a section dedicated to the art and science of taxidermy.El museo de historia natural cuenta con una sección dedicada al arte y la ciencia de la **taxidermia**.
handicraft
[Sustantivo]

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

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: Mastering the handicraft of leatherworking requires years of experience .Dominar la **artesanía** del trabajo del cuero requiere años de experiencia.
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