021. The Visual Arts

a movement in painting originated in 19th-century France that uses light and color in a way that gives an impression rather than a detailed representation of the subject

an unskilled painter

relating to or characteristic of cubism

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

to consider in a particular manner

an art movement that uses visual illusions and patterns to create the illusion of movement, depth, and changing form

the specific theme or topic that a work of art, speech, etc. contains

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

a group of artists who share similar beliefs, styles or ideas in their work

to accustom someone to tolerate something undesirable or unacceptable through prolonged, frequent exposure over time

(a work created by an author, artist, or composer) entirely new and not based on existing works or sources

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

intended for those who have little knowledge about culture and serious art

extremely difficult to fully comprehend

clear enough to be easily understood

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

related or belonging to a society or way of life without modern industry, etc.

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

not needing a lot of time, energy, or attention

in an intensely bright manner

lacking elements that arouse interest, cause excitement, or show imagination

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

lacking the ability to motivate, stimulate, or evoke enthusiasm

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

not capable of evoking interest, excitement, or mental engagement

exceptionally beautiful, delicate, and well made

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

having a dull or uninteresting quality

incapable of being compared to others due to superior quality or excellence

cleverly amusing in tone

holding strong beliefs or opinions sincerely and seriously

having great value or importance

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

in a manner that is unsatisfactory or improper

a person’s perspective or values that guide their actions

dimly lit or obscured by shadows, often creating an atmosphere of mystery or uncertainty

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

having a lot of different and often bright colors

imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

to depict or represent someone or something in a work of art, literature, or other forms of expression

to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop

not elegant or graceful in expression