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Arts et Artisanat - Types d'Arts Visuels

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux types d'arts visuels tels que "portrait", "graffiti" et "miniature".

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oil painting

a work of art created using oil-based paints

peinture à l'huile

peinture à l'huile

Ex: She sold her first oil painting at a local art fair. 

Elle a vendu sa première peinture à l'huile lors d'une foire d'art locale.

allegory

the expression of moral, philosophical, or existential truths through symbolic fictional characters, events, or actions

allégorie

allégorie

Ex: His poem functions as an allegory for the cycle of life and death. 

Son poème fonctionne comme une allégorie du cycle de la vie et de la mort.

bodegon
bodegon
[nom]

a Spanish still life painting that typically features the everyday objects, food and drink commonly found in ceramic and metal vessels on a kitchen counter or table

bodegón, nature morte espagnole

bodegón, nature morte espagnole

figure painting

the depiction of the human form in art and can be defined as representing the human figure, anatomy, and physiology through the media of artistic rendering

peinture de figure, représentation de la figure humaine

peinture de figure, représentation de la figure humaine

landscape painting

art that depicts physical terrain including natural features like landforms, vegetation and bodies of water

peinture de paysage, tableau de paysage

peinture de paysage, tableau de paysage

portrait

a painting, drawing, photograph, or other visual representation of a person

portrait

portrait

Ex: A large portrait of the founder hangs in the main hallway. 
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.

veduta
veduta
[nom]

an Italian art genre of highly detailed, representation paintings and prints of cityscapes that flourished during the 17th and 18th centuries

veduta, vue urbaine détaillée

veduta, vue urbaine détaillée

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. 
caricature

a humorous, exaggerated representation of a person or thing, typically in the form of a drawing or sculpture

caricature, portrait-charge

caricature, portrait-charge

diptych
diptych
[nom]

a painting or engraving done on two separate pieces of wood that are hinged and can be closed like a book, usually used as an altarpiece

diptyque

diptyque

hologram

a special type of photograph that produces a three-dimensional image by the use of a split coherent beam of light, such as a laser

hologramme

hologramme

inset
inset
[nom]

a small area of a page or image that is set off from the main body of the page or image

encart, insertion

encart, insertion

life drawing

the activity or skill of drawing live human models, especially one who is naked

dessin d’après modèle

dessin d’après modèle

line drawing

a drawing that depicts a design using only solid lines

dessin au trait

dessin au trait

lithograph

a print made by using a stone or metal plate to transfer an image to paper

lithographie, impression lithographique

lithographie, impression lithographique

matchstick man

a style or technique of drawing or painting where figures are depicted using simple, thin lines that resemble matchsticks

bonhomme allumette, homme en allumettes

bonhomme allumette, homme en allumettes

miniature

a very small, detailed artwork often used for portraits or illustrations

miniature, portrait miniature

miniature, portrait miniature

Ex: She admired the artist’s skill in creating such lifelike details in the miniature. 
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.

nude
nude
[nom]

a naked human figure as the subject of an artistic piece

nu

nu

primitive art

art that is created with simple materials and techniques, often with spiritual or religious purposes

art primitif, art tribal

art primitif, art tribal

projection

a technique used to create an image on a surface by projecting light onto it

projection, projeter

projection, projeter

seascape

a painting or photograph representing the sea

paysage marin

paysage marin

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.

silhouette

a drawing that depicts the outline of someone or something that is in a single black color and against a light background, often from the side

silhouette

silhouette

Ex: The artist specialized in creating intricate paper-cut silhouettes, using sharp scissors to craft detailed profiles against a white background. 

L'artiste était spécialisé dans la création de silhouettes en papier découpé complexes, utilisant des ciseaux tranchants pour façonner des profils détaillés sur un fond blanc.

study
study
[nom]

a basic draft, drawing or painting that is later touched on even further by the artist

étude, esquisse

étude, esquisse

Ex: This pencil study shows the figure in an earlier pose. 
tableau
tableau
[nom]

a group of models or statues arranged in an artistic way, representing a famous historical or fictitious scene

tableau vivant

tableau vivant

Ex: In the town square, a tableau commemorated the legendary battle of Troy, showcasing warriors and gods frozen in dramatic poses amid the chaos of war. 

Sur la place de la ville, un tableau commémorait la légendaire bataille de Troie, mettant en scène des guerriers et des dieux figés dans des poses dramatiques au milieu du chaos de la guerre.

tracing
tracing
[nom]

a technique used to create a copy of a design or image by placing a sheet of paper over it and tracing the outlines

calquage, décalque

calquage, décalque

triptych

a painting or engraving done on three separate pieces of wood that are hinged together side by side, usually used as an altarpiece

triptyque

triptyque

view
view
[nom]

a photographic or pictorial representation of a scene

vue

vue

Ex: He bought a postcard with a view of the mountains. 
action painting

a type of abstract painting in which the artist applies paint in a spontaneous and gestural manner

peinture gestuelle, peinture d'action

peinture gestuelle, peinture d'action

digital painting

a type of painting created using software and digital tools, such as a graphics tablet or stylus

peinture numérique, tableau numérique

peinture numérique, tableau numérique

watercolor

a painting that is created using paints that are water-soluble

aquarelle

aquarelle

Ex: She loved painting landscapes in watercolor, enjoying the way the colors flowed and mingled on the paper. 

Elle aimait peindre des paysages à l'aquarelle, appréciant la façon dont les couleurs coulaient et se mélangeaient sur le papier.

silverpoint

a type of drawing technique in which a silver or gold wire is used to draw on a prepared surface

pointe d'argent, dessin à la pointe d'argent

pointe d'argent, dessin à la pointe d'argent

animation

the act or process of making animated programs, cartoons, etc.

animation

animation

Ex: She studied animation to learn how to create engaging and dynamic characters for films. 

Elle a étudié l'animation pour apprendre à créer des personnages captivants et dynamiques pour les films.

cartoon
cartoon
[nom]

a humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine

dessin humoristique

dessin humoristique

Ex: The newspaper's cartoon poked fun at the recent political debate. 

Le dessin animé du journal a tourné en dérision le récent débat politique.

graffiti

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

graffiti

graffiti

Ex: Some consider graffiti a form of street art, while others see it as vandalism that defaces public property. 

Certains considèrent le graffiti comme une forme d'art urbain, tandis que d'autres le voient comme du vandalisme qui dégrade les biens publics.

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. 
engraving

a block, plate, or other hard surface into which a design has been cut or carved

gravure

gravure

Ex: The museum displayed a 17th-century wood engraving. 

Le musée a exposé une gravure sur bois du XVIIe siècle.

detonography

the art of creating images or designs by applying gunpowder or other explosives onto a surface and lighting them to produce a controlled explosion

détonographie, art de la création d'images par explosion contrôlée

détonographie, art de la création d'images par explosion contrôlée

carving
carving
[nom]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

sculpture

sculpture

comic book

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

bande dessinée, comic

bande dessinée, comic

Ex: His comic book collection includes rare editions from the 90s. 

Sa collection de bandes dessinées comprend des éditions rares des années 90.

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