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Vocabulaire pour IELTS (Général) - Art

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'art, tels que "enchère", "premier plan", "réaliste", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen IELTS.

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Words for General IELTS
artwork
artwork
[nom]

drawings, photographs, and pictures that are prepared for publication in a book, magazine, etc.

illustrations, artwork

illustrations, artwork

Ex: She spent hours creating digital artwork for her online portfolio. 

Elle a passé des heures à créer des œuvres d'art numériques pour son portfolio en ligne.

auction
auction
[nom]

a sale in which goods or property are sold to the person who offers the highest price

vente aux enchères

vente aux enchères

Ex: Emma bought the antique chair at an auction. 
collector

a person who gathers and keeps objects of a particular type, especially as a hobby

collectionneur

collectionneur

Ex: The painting was purchased by a private collector in New York. 
exhibit
exhibit
[nom]

a public display or event at which objects, artworks, or other items are shown

exposition

exposition

Ex: Emma attended a new art exhibit downtown. 
foreground

the part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer

premier plan

premier plan

Ex: The out-of-focus trees in the foreground serve to softly separate the midground from the photogenic mountains framing the valley. 

Les arbres flous au premier plan servent à séparer doucement le plan moyen des montagnes photogéniques qui encadrent la vallée.

graphics

images, drawings, designs, or other visual elements used alongside text in a publication or similar medium

arts graphiques

arts graphiques

Ex: The textbook includes clear graphics alongside the written explanations. 
illustration

a picture, drawing, diagram, or other image used to explain, clarify, or decorate a text

illustration

illustration

Ex: Emma created a colorful illustration for the children's story. 
to inspire
to inspire
[verbe]

to give rise to an idea, work, action, or creation

inspirer

inspirer

Ex: A true story inspired the film. 
masterpiece

a piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work

chef d'œuvre

chef d'œuvre

Ex: After years of dedication, the artist finally unveiled what critics called his masterpiece. 

Après des années de dévouement, l'artiste a finalement dévoilé ce que les critiques ont appelé son chef-d'œuvre.

realistic
realistic
[Adjectif]

depicting things as what they are in real life

réaliste

réaliste

Ex: She prefers watching realistic dramas that reflect the complexities of everyday life over fantasy or science fiction. 

Elle préfère regarder des drames réalistes qui reflètent les complexités de la vie quotidienne plutôt que de la fantaisie ou de la science-fiction.

subject matter

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

sujet

sujet

Ex: In literature, the subject matter of a novel can range from personal identity and societal issues to historical events and fantastical worlds. 

En littérature, le sujet d'un roman peut aller de l'identité personnelle et des problèmes sociétaux aux événements historiques et aux mondes fantastiques.

self-portrait

a painting of a person that is created by the same person

autoportrait

autoportrait

Ex: She decided to challenge herself by creating a self-portrait for her next project. 

Elle a décidé de se lancer un défi en créant un autoportrait pour son prochain projet.

to restore
to restore
[verbe]

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

restaurer

restaurer

Ex: They restored the historic building to its former grandeur, preserving its architectural details. 
canvas
canvas
[nom]

a painting made on canvas

toile, tableau

toile, tableau

Ex: Sarah purchased a colorful canvas for her living room. 
to depict
to depict
[verbe]

to represent someone or something in a picture, painting, drawing, or other visual artwork

représenter

représenter

Ex: The ancient carving depicts two warriors on horseback. 
impressionism

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

impressionnisme

impressionnisme

Ex: The Impressionism movement revolutionized the art world in the late 19th century, emphasizing loose brushwork and vibrant colors over precise details. 

Le mouvement impressionnisme a révolutionné le monde de l'art à la fin du XIXe siècle, mettant l'accent sur des coups de pinceau libres et des couleurs vives plutôt que sur des détails précis.

harmony
harmony
[nom]

a pleasing and balanced combination of different parts that form a unified whole

harmonie

harmonie

Ex: There is a pleasing harmony between the old building and the modern extension. 
model
model
[nom]

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

modèle

modèle

Ex: She enjoyed working as a model, finding it fascinating to see how different photographers interpret her appearance. 
mural
mural
[nom]

a large painting done on a wall

peinture murale

peinture murale

Ex: The school's courtyard was transformed by a colorful mural painted by students and community members during a weekend art event. 

La cour de l'école a été transformée par une fresque colorée peinte par les élèves et les membres de la communauté lors d'un événement artistique de week-end.

Renaissance

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

Renaissance

Renaissance

Ex: Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are two of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance. 
sculptor

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

sculpteur

sculpteur

Ex: She admired the skill of the sculptor who crafted the intricate details of the bronze sculpture depicting a mythological creature. 

Elle admirait le talent du sculpteur qui a façonné les détails complexes de la sculpture en bronze représentant une créature mythologique.

still life

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

nature morte

nature morte

Ex: She set up a composition of books and a teapot for her still life drawing, focusing on the textures and shapes of each item. 

Elle a mis en place une composition de livres et d'une théière pour son dessin de nature morte, en se concentrant sur les textures et les formes de chaque objet.

surrealism

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

surréalisme

surréalisme

Ex: Surrealism in literature often involves bizarre and fantastical scenarios, blending reality and imagination to explore the subconscious mind. 

Le surréalisme dans la littérature implique souvent des scénarios bizarres et fantastiques, mélangeant réalité et imagination pour explorer l'esprit subconscient.

viewpoint

a physical location from which a scene, landscape, or object can be looked at

point de vue, panorama

point de vue, panorama

Ex: The trail ends at a rocky viewpoint that overlooks the lake. 
symbolism

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

symbolisme

symbolisme

Ex: Exploring symbolism in artworks requires interpreting visual cues and cultural references. 

Explorer le symbolisme dans les œuvres d'art nécessite d'interpréter les indices visuels et les références culturelles.

abstract
abstract
[Adjectif]

using shapes, colors, lines, or forms rather than realistically representing people or objects

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: Maya prefers abstract art to realistic landscapes. 
expressionism

a style and movement of art, music, and literature in the early 20th century that expresses extreme feelings and emotions instead of showing events or objects in a realistic manner

expressionnisme

expressionnisme

composition

the act or skill of creating written works

composition

composition

Ex: She spent several months on the composition of the poem. 
connoisseur

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

connoisseur, connoisseuse

connoisseur, connoisseuse

Ex: The art connoisseur eagerly perused the gallery, admiring brushstrokes and compositions with a discerning eye honed by years of study and appreciation. 

Le connaisseur d'art a parcouru avidement la galerie, admirant les coups de pinceau et les compositions avec un œil avisé affûté par des années d'étude et d'appréciation.

minimalism

‌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

minimalisme

minimalisme

Ex: The artist's work is a perfect example of minimalism. 

Le travail de l'artiste est un exemple parfait de minimalisme.

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