Noms de Base - Art

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

peinture

the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil

dessin

a series of rhythmical movements performed to a particular type of music

dance

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

musique

the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures

sculpture

the art or profession of writing, producing, directing, or acting in plays

théâtre, l'art théâtral

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

photographie

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

littérature

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

jeu

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

ballet

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

poésie

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

mode

the act or process of drawing or making an outline or sketch in order to show how something works or how it is built

dessein

a modern type of art in which the artist and the audience are engaged in dramatic performance, often with political or social themes

art performance

a practice requireing experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

métier, métier artisanal, art

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

collage

the art of combining visual elements like images and text to convey messages or ideas effectively

design graphique, arts graphiques

the study or art of building and designing houses

architecture

the art of arranging and beautifying indoor spaces to optimize functionality and appeal

design d'intérieur, aménagement intérieur

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

calligraphie

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

sculpture

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

céramique

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

graffiti

the activity or craft of using a special tube to blow air into molten glass in order to make glass objects and ornaments

soufflage (du verre)

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

gravure

an art form that uses small pieces of material, such as stone, glass or ceramic, arranged to form an image or pattern

mosaïque

a form of modern art that consists of mixed-media assemblages, designed for a specific place and time period

installation artistique, installation

a movie in which animated characters move

animation

the practice of shaping and manipulating metals to create various objects or structures

métallurgie, travail des métaux

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

tricot

the process of interlacing two sets of yarn or thread, called the warp and the weft, using a loom or other weaving device, to create fabric or textiles

tissage, trame

the skill or activity of making objects out of wood

menuiserie, ébénisterie

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

broderie

the art or process of cutting or carving designs or writings on a metal surface using an acid or a laser beam

gravure, eau-forte

special moves such as walking on a tight rope, swinging in the air using certain equipment, etc.

acrobaties

a form of comedic performance where a comedian delivers jokes and humorous observations to an audience while standing on a stage

humour debout, comédie stand-up

the art of performing tricks and illusions that defy natural laws, creating a sense of wonder and astonishment in those unwary of the tricks

magie

the art of manipulating puppets to tell stories, entertain, or convey messages in performances

marionnettes, art de la marionnette

a form of storytelling or entertainment where figures or puppets are silhouetted against a screen and manipulated to create shadows, often accompanied by narration or music to convey a narrative

spectacle d'ombres, théâtre d'ombres

the art and technique of organizing written text in a visually appealing and readable manner

typographie

a public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown

exposition

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

genre

a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects

réalisme

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

‌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

an early 20th-century art movement that portrays an object or person in a fragmented form and from different angles simultaneously

cubisme

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

nature morte

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

portrait

a musical play sung and performed by singers

opéra

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

drame, pièce

a design on the skin marked permanently by putting colored ink in the small holes of the skin

tatouage