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Humanidades ACT - Arte y Artesanía

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el arte y la artesanía, como "bordar", "aplicar", "representar", etc., que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
expressionist
[Sustantivo]

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

expresionista

expresionista

postimpressionist
[Sustantivo]

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

postimpresionista

postimpresionista

Ex: Studying the art of a Postimpressionist can reveal insights into the transition from Impressionism to more abstract movements.Estudiar el arte de un **postimpresionista** puede revelar percepciones sobre la transición del impresionismo a movimientos más abstractos.
naturalism
[Sustantivo]

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

naturalismo

naturalismo

surrealist
[Sustantivo]

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

surrealista

surrealista

oeuvre
[Sustantivo]

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

obra completa

obra completa

Ex: As a scholar of literature , she dedicated her career to studying the oeuvre of Jane Austen , uncovering new insights into her timeless novels .Como estudiosa de la literatura, dedicó su carrera a estudiar la **obra** de Jane Austen, descubriendo nuevas perspectivas sobre sus novelas atemporales.
conceptual
[Adjetivo]

involving ideas rather than physical objects or experiences

conceptual, abstracto

conceptual, abstracto

Ex: The professor encouraged students to engage in conceptual analysis to deepen their understanding of complex theories .El profesor animó a los estudiantes a participar en un análisis **conceptual** para profundizar en su comprensión de las teorías complejas.
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.
exhibition
[Sustantivo]

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

exposición

exposición

Ex: The gallery hosted an exhibition of vintage posters from the early 20th century .La galería albergó una **exposición** de carteles vintage de principios del siglo XX.
aesthetic
[Adjetivo]

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

estético

estético

Ex: Her blog is dedicated to exploring the aesthetic aspects of contemporary architecture .Su blog está dedicado a explorar los aspectos **estéticos** de la arquitectura contemporánea.
avant-garde
[Adjetivo]

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

vanguardista

vanguardista

Ex: In the realm of visual art , avant-garde painters explore new forms of expression , pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to create groundbreaking works that defy categorization .En el ámbito del arte visual, los pintores **de vanguardia** exploran nuevas formas de expresión, ampliando los límites de las técnicas tradicionales para crear obras innovadoras que desafían la categorización.
derivative
[Adjetivo]

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

poco original

poco original

Ex: The music felt derivative, mimicking the style of earlier pop songs .La música se sintió **derivativa**, imitando el estilo de las canciones pop anteriores.

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

exhibir, mostrar

exhibir, mostrar

Ex: The fashion event is showcasing the designer 's latest collection on the runway .El evento de moda **presenta** la última colección del diseñador en la pasarela.

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

reinventar, reimaginar

reinventar, reimaginar

Ex: The author reimagined the plot of the novel , exploring alternative storylines and character arcsEl autor **reimaginó** la trama de la novela, explorando argumentos alternativos y arcos de personajes.
brushstroke
[Sustantivo]

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

pincelada, trazo de pincel

pincelada, trazo de pincel

Ex: The watercolorist utilized transparent washes and delicate brushstrokes to achieve the soft, ethereal quality of the landscape painting.El acuarelista utilizó lavados transparentes y delicados **pinceladas** para lograr la calidad suave y etérea de la pintura de paisaje.
contrast
[Sustantivo]

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

contraste

contraste

Ex: The room decor featured a contrast of warm and cool colors , creating a dynamic visual impact .La decoración de la habitación presentaba un **contraste** de colores cálidos y fríos, creando un impacto visual dinámico.
to depict
[Verbo]

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

representar, pintar

representar, pintar

Ex: The stained glass window in the church depicts religious scenes from the Bible .La vidriera de la iglesia **representa** escenas religiosas de la Biblia.
to capture
[Verbo]

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

capturar, plasmar

capturar, plasmar

Ex: The sculpture perfectly captured the grace of the dancer .La escultura **capturó** perfectamente la gracia de la bailarina.
installation
[Sustantivo]

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

instalación

instalación

Ex: The artist-in-residence program provided studio space and resources for artists to develop new installations.El programa de artista residente proporcionó espacio de estudio y recursos para que los artistas desarrollaran nuevas **instalaciones**.

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

ilustrar, demostrar

ilustrar, demostrar

Ex: The artist 's work illustrates the evolution of abstract art in the 20th century .El trabajo del artista **ilustra** la evolución del arte abstracto en el siglo XX.
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.
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.
flatstyle
[Sustantivo]

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

estilo plano, enfoque minimalista de la pintura

estilo plano, enfoque minimalista de la pintura

Ex: The muralist opted for a flatstyle mural to adorn the community center .El muralista optó por un mural **flatstyle** para adornar el centro comunitario.
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.
graffiti
[Sustantivo]

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

graffiti, pintadas

graffiti, pintadas

Ex: Many artists use graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .Muchos artistas usan el **grafiti** para hacer declaraciones sociales o políticas, expresando sus puntos de vista en paredes y callejones de la ciudad.
blueprint
[Sustantivo]

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

cianotipo, plano

cianotipo, plano

Ex: The blueprint included diagrams and annotations for plumbing and electrical systems .El **plano** incluía diagramas y anotaciones para los sistemas de fontanería y eléctricos.
sculptor
[Sustantivo]

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

escultor

escultor

Ex: The community commissioned the sculptor to create a public art installation that would reflect the city 's cultural heritage and identity .La comunidad encargó al **escultor** crear una instalación de arte público que reflejara el patrimonio cultural y la identidad de la ciudad.
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.
cartoonist
[Sustantivo]

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

dibujante de cómics, caricaturista

dibujante de cómics, caricaturista

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.
monochromatic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of a single color or shades of a single color

monocromático, monocromo

monocromático, monocromo

Ex: The artist 's collection showcased a series of monochromatic sculptures in bronze .La colección del artista presentaba una serie de esculturas **monocromáticas** en bronce.
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.
pointillism
[Sustantivo]

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

puntillismo

puntillismo

Ex: The pointillism style lent itself well to capturing the play of light and shadow , with dots of color blending optically to create a sense of depth and movement in the artwork .El estilo **puntillismo** se prestaba bien para capturar el juego de luz y sombra, con puntos de color que se mezclaban ópticamente para crear una sensación de profundidad y movimiento en la obra de arte.
effigy
[Sustantivo]

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

efigie

efigie

Ex: In the square , they unveiled an effigy of the city 's founder .En la plaza, develaron una **efigie** del fundador de la ciudad.
basilica
[Sustantivo]

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

basílica, edificio basilical

basílica, edificio basilical

vaulted
[Adjetivo]

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

abovedado

abovedado

architectural
[Adjetivo]

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

arquitectónico

arquitectónico

Ex: The architectural style of the cathedral reflects the cultural influences of the region's history.El estilo **arquitectónico** de la catedral refleja las influencias culturales de la historia de la región.
yarn
[Sustantivo]

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

hilo, lana

hilo, lana

Ex: The store offers a wide selection of yarns, including cotton , acrylic , and wool blends .La tienda ofrece una amplia selección de **hilos**, incluyendo mezclas de algodón, acrílico y lana.
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.
dye
[Sustantivo]

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

tinte, tintura

tinte, tintura

Ex: She learned how to make her own dye using natural ingredients .Ella aprendió a hacer su propio **tinte** usando ingredientes naturales.
sampler
[Sustantivo]

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

muestra de bordado, modelo de puntadas

muestra de bordado, modelo de puntadas

beadwork
[Sustantivo]

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

arte de cuentas, trabajo de abalorios

arte de cuentas, trabajo de abalorios

printmaking
[Sustantivo]

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

grabado

grabado

motif
[Sustantivo]

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

motivo

motivo

Ex: They selected a motif of birds for the new tablecloth design .Seleccionaron un **motivo** de pájaros para el nuevo diseño del mantel.
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.
to glaze
[Verbo]

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

vidriar

vidriar

Ex: The window installation team glazed the skylights with transparent glass to maximize natural light in the atrium .El equipo de instalación de ventanas **vidrió** los tragaluces con vidrio transparente para maximizar la luz natural en el atrio.
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.
to crochet
[Verbo]

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

hacer ganchillo

hacer ganchillo

Ex: She is crocheting a cozy blanket for the upcoming winter .Ella está **tejiendo a ganchillo** una manta acogedora para el próximo invierno.
needlework
[Sustantivo]

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

bordado, costura

bordado, costura

Ex: Needlework classes at the community center teach participants how to sew and embroider .Las clases de **labores de aguja** en el centro comunitario enseñan a los participantes cómo coser y bordar.
applique
[Sustantivo]

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

aplicación

aplicación

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.
carver
[Sustantivo]

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

escultor, tallador

escultor, tallador

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

bordar

bordar

Ex: To add a personal touch , she chose to embroider the pillowcases .Para añadir un toque personal, eligió **bordar** las fundas de almohada.
ceramicist
[Sustantivo]

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

ceramista, alfarero

ceramista, alfarero

Ex: The ceramicist's studio was filled with shelves of beautifully glazed pottery .El estudio del **ceramista** estaba lleno de estantes con cerámica bellamente vidriada.
artisan
[Sustantivo]

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

artesano

artesano

Ex: An artisan created the stained glass windows in the church.Un **artesano** creó las vidrieras de la iglesia.
weaver
[Sustantivo]

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

tejedor, tejedora

tejedor, tejedora

modernist
[Sustantivo]

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

modernista, artista modernista

modernista, artista modernista

Ex: The modernist movement profoundly influenced literature, art, architecture, and philosophy in the 20th century.El movimiento **modernista** influyó profundamente en la literatura, el arte, la arquitectura y la filosofía en el siglo XX.
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