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Humanités ACT - Art et Artisanat

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'art et à l'artisanat, tels que "broder", "appliqué", "dépeindre", etc., qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

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

expressionniste

expressionniste

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

postimpressionniste

postimpressionniste

Ex: Studying the art of a Postimpressionist can reveal insights into the transition from Impressionism to more abstract movements.Étudier l'art d'un **postimpressionniste** peut révéler des aperçus sur la transition de l'impressionnisme vers des mouvements plus abstraits.

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

naturalisme

naturalisme

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

surréaliste

surréaliste

oeuvre
[nom]

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

œuvre

œuvre

Ex: As a scholar of literature , she dedicated her career to studying the oeuvre of Jane Austen , uncovering new insights into her timeless novels .En tant qu'érudite de la littérature, elle a consacré sa carrière à étudier l'**œuvre** de Jane Austen, découvrant de nouvelles perspectives sur ses romans intemporels.
conceptual
[Adjectif]

involving ideas rather than physical objects or experiences

conceptuel, abstrait

conceptuel, abstrait

Ex: The professor encouraged students to engage in conceptual analysis to deepen their understanding of complex theories .Le professeur a encouragé les étudiants à s'engager dans une analyse **conceptuelle** pour approfondir leur compréhension des théories complexes.
abstract
[Adjectif]

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

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: The gallery featured an exhibit of abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation .La galerie a présenté une exposition de peintures **abstraites** qui défiaient les notions traditionnelles de représentation.

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

exposition

exposition

Ex: The gallery hosted an exhibition of vintage posters from the early 20th century .La galerie a accueilli une **exposition** d'affiches vintage du début du 20e siècle.
aesthetic
[Adjectif]

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

esthétique

esthétique

Ex: Her blog is dedicated to exploring the aesthetic aspects of contemporary architecture .Son blog est dédié à explorer les aspects **esthétiques** de l'architecture contemporaine.
avant-garde
[Adjectif]

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

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

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 .Dans le domaine des arts visuels, les peintres **d'avant-garde** explorent de nouvelles formes d'expression, repoussant les limites des techniques traditionnelles pour créer des œuvres révolutionnaires qui défient toute catégorisation.
derivative
[Adjectif]

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

peu original

peu original

Ex: The music felt derivative, mimicking the style of earlier pop songs .La musique semblait **dérivative**, imitant le style des chansons pop antérieures.

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

mettre en valeur, exposer

mettre en valeur, exposer

Ex: The fashion event is showcasing the designer 's latest collection on the runway .L'événement de mode **met en avant** la dernière collection du designer sur le podium.

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

réinventer, reconcevoir

réinventer, reconcevoir

Ex: The author reimagined the plot of the novel , exploring alternative storylines and character arcsL'auteur a **réinventé** l'intrigue du roman, explorant des scénarios alternatifs et des arcs de personnages.

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

coup de pinceau, touche de pinceau

coup de pinceau, touche de pinceau

Ex: The watercolorist utilized transparent washes and delicate brushstrokes to achieve the soft, ethereal quality of the landscape painting.L'aquarelliste a utilisé des lavis transparents et de délicats **coups de pinceau** pour obtenir la qualité douce et éthérée de la peinture de paysage.

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 décoration de la pièce mettait en avant un **contraste** de couleurs chaudes et froides, créant un impact visuel dynamique.
to depict
[verbe]

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

représenter

représenter

Ex: The stained glass window in the church depicts religious scenes from the Bible .Le vitrail de l'église **représente** des scènes religieuses de la Bible.
to capture
[verbe]

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

capturer, saisir

capturer, saisir

Ex: The sculpture perfectly captured the grace of the dancer .La sculpture a parfaitement **capturé** la grâce de la danseuse.

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

installation

installation

Ex: The artist-in-residence program provided studio space and resources for artists to develop new installations.Le programme de résidence d'artiste a fourni un espace de studio et des ressources pour que les artistes puissent développer de nouvelles **installations**.

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

illustrer, démontrer

illustrer, démontrer

Ex: The artist 's work illustrates the evolution of abstract art in the 20th century .Le travail de l'artiste **illustre** l'évolution de l'art abstrait au 20ème siècle.

the art or act of making portraits of people

portraiture

portraiture

Ex: The artist 's studio specializes in custom portraiture for clients worldwide .L'atelier de l'artiste est spécialisé dans les **portraits** sur mesure pour les clients du monde entier.

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

perspective

perspective

Ex: The instructor emphasized perspective to improve the students ' spatial accuracy .L'instructeur a souligné l'importance de la **perspective** pour améliorer la précision spatiale des étudiants.

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

style plat, approche minimaliste de la peinture

style plat, approche minimaliste de la peinture

Ex: The muralist opted for a flatstyle mural to adorn the community center .Le muraliste a opté pour une fresque **flatstyle** pour orner le centre communautaire.
mural
[nom]

a large painting done on a wall

peinture murale

peinture murale

Ex: The ancient cave paintings discovered in France are some of the earliest known examples of murals depicting daily life and hunting scenes .Les anciennes peintures rupestres découvertes en France sont parmi les premiers exemples connus de **murales** représentant la vie quotidienne et des scènes de chasse.

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

graffiti

graffiti

Ex: Many artists use graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .De nombreux artistes utilisent le **graffiti** pour faire des déclarations sociales ou politiques, exprimant leurs points de vue sur les murs et les ruelles de la ville.

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

plan, bleu

plan, bleu

Ex: The blueprint included diagrams and annotations for plumbing and electrical systems .Le **plan** comprenait des diagrammes et des annotations pour les systèmes de plomberie et électriques.

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

sculpteur

sculpteur

Ex: The community commissioned the sculptor to create a public art installation that would reflect the city 's cultural heritage and identity .La communauté a commandé au **sculpteur** de créer une installation d'art public qui refléterait le patrimoine culturel et l'identité de la ville.
curator
[nom]

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

conservateur, conservatrice

conservateur, conservatrice

Ex: The curator's expertise in art history ensures accurate interpretation of the museum 's exhibits .L'expertise du **conservateur** en histoire de l'art garantit une interprétation précise des expositions du musée.

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

dessinateur de bandes dessinées, caricaturiste

dessinateur de bandes dessinées, caricaturiste

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

calligraphie

calligraphie

Ex: Modern calligraphers often blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs to create stunning artworks.Les calligraphes modernes mélangent souvent des techniques traditionnelles avec des designs contemporains pour créer des œuvres d'art époustouflantes.
monochromatic
[Adjectif]

consisting of a single color or shades of a single color

monochromatique, monochrome

monochromatique, monochrome

Ex: The artist 's collection showcased a series of monochromatic sculptures in bronze .La collection de l'artiste présentait une série de sculptures **monochromes** en bronze.
collage
[nom]

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 galerie a présenté des **collages** représentant des scènes de nature réalisées à partir de fleurs et de feuilles pressées.

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

pointillisme

pointillisme

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 .Le style **pointillisme** se prêtait bien à la capture du jeu de lumière et d'ombre, avec des points de couleur se mélangeant optiquement pour créer un sentiment de profondeur et de mouvement dans l'œuvre d'art.
effigy
[nom]

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

effigie, représentation

effigie, représentation

Ex: In the square , they unveiled an effigy of the city 's founder .Dans la place, ils ont dévoilé une **effigie** du fondateur de la ville.

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

basilique, édifice basilical

basilique, édifice basilical

vaulted
[Adjectif]

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

voûté

voûté

architectural
[Adjectif]

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

architectural

architectural

Ex: The architectural style of the cathedral reflects the cultural influences of the region's history.Le style **architectural** de la cathédrale reflète les influences culturelles de l'histoire de la région.
yarn
[nom]

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

fil, laine

fil, laine

Ex: The store offers a wide selection of yarns, including cotton , acrylic , and wool blends .Le magasin propose un large choix de **fils**, y compris des mélanges de coton, acrylique et laine.

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

tapisserie

tapisserie

Ex: He admired the tapestry in the church , which depicted scenes from biblical stories .Il admirait la **tapisserie** dans l'église, qui représentait des scènes d'histoires bibliques.
dye
[nom]

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

teinture

teinture

Ex: She learned how to make her own dye using natural ingredients .Elle a appris à fabriquer son propre **colorant** à l'aide d'ingrédients naturels.
sampler
[nom]

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

échantillon de broderie, modèle de point de croix

échantillon de broderie, modèle de point de croix

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

perlage, travail de perles

perlage, travail de perles

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

gravure

gravure

motif
[nom]

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

motif

motif

Ex: They selected a motif of birds for the new tablecloth design .Ils ont choisi un **motif** d'oiseaux pour le nouveau design de nappe.
pottery
[nom]

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

poterie

poterie

Ex: Pottery has a rich history spanning cultures and civilizations .La **poterie** a une histoire riche qui s'étend sur plusieurs cultures et civilisations.
to glaze
[verbe]

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

vitrer

vitrer

Ex: The window installation team glazed the skylights with transparent glass to maximize natural light in the atrium .L'équipe d'installation de fenêtres a **vitré** les lucarnes avec du verre transparent pour maximiser la lumière naturelle dans l'atrium.

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

artisanat

artisanat

Ex: Mastering the handicraft of leatherworking requires years of experience .Maîtriser l'**artisanat** du travail du cuir demande des années d'expérience.
to crochet
[verbe]

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

crocheter

crocheter

Ex: She is crocheting a cozy blanket for the upcoming winter .Elle est en train de **crocheter** une couverture douillette pour l'hiver à venir.

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

broderie, couture

broderie, couture

Ex: Needlework classes at the community center teach participants how to sew and embroider .Les cours de **travaux d'aiguille** au centre communautaire enseignent aux participants comment coudre et broder.

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

applique

applique

origami
[nom]

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

origami

origami

Ex: He developed a passion for origami after visiting Japan and experiencing its cultural significance firsthand .Il a développé une passion pour **l'origami** après avoir visité le Japon et expérimenté son importance culturelle de première main.
carver
[nom]

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

sculpteur, tailleur

sculpteur, tailleur

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

broder

broder

Ex: To add a personal touch , she chose to embroider the pillowcases .Pour ajouter une touche personnelle, elle a choisi de **broder** les taies d'oreiller.

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

céramiste, potier

céramiste, potier

Ex: The ceramicist's studio was filled with shelves of beautifully glazed pottery .L'atelier du **céramiste** était rempli d'étagères de poteries magnifiquement émaillées.
artisan
[nom]

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

artisan, artisane

artisan, artisane

Ex: An artisan created the stained glass windows in the church.Un **artisan** a créé les vitraux de l'église.
weaver
[nom]

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

tisserand, tisserande

tisserand, tisserande

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

moderniste, artiste moderniste

moderniste, artiste moderniste

Ex: The modernist movement profoundly influenced literature, art, architecture, and philosophy in the 20th century.Le mouvement **moderniste** a profondément influencé la littérature, l'art, l'architecture et la philosophie au XXe siècle.
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