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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: The gallery displayed a centuries-old oil painting. 
allegory

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

allégorie

allégorie

Ex: The novel is an allegory of human resilience in the face of despair. 
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 drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

portrait

portrait

Ex: The artist completed a beautiful portrait of the young girl, capturing her serene expression. 
still life

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

nature morte

nature morte

Ex: The artist's still life painting depicted a bowl of fruit and a vase of flowers, capturing the play of light and shadow on the objects. 
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]

(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: She is known for her abstract sculptures that explore the interplay of shapes, colors, and textures. 
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: The museum showcased a collection of intricate miniatures, each depicting historical figures. 
mural
mural
[nom]

a large painting done on a wall

peinture murale

peinture murale

Ex: The city commissioned a local artist to create a vibrant mural depicting the history and culture of the neighborhood. 
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: Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait reveals much about his emotional state and artistic style. 
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: She framed the silhouette of her daughter playing in the park, the simplicity of the outline capturing the essence of childhood joy. 
study
study
[nom]

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

étude, esquisse

étude, esquisse

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: The museum exhibit featured a tableau depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with meticulously crafted statues arranged around a replica of the historic document. 
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: The gallery displayed a view of the city skyline. 
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: The artist's gallery featured a stunning watercolor of a serene lake at sunrise, with soft, blended hues creating a tranquil scene. 
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: The animation workshop provided hands-on experience in creating and editing animated sequences. 
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: Each issue features a cartoon that comments on current events. 
graffiti

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

graffiti

graffiti

Ex: The city launched a program to clean up graffiti from buildings and public spaces to improve the neighborhood's appearance. 
illustration

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

illustration

illustration

Ex: The illustration in the textbook helped students grasp the complex concept. 
engraving

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

gravure

gravure

Ex: The artist prepared a copper engraving for the print. 
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: She loves reading her comic book every evening. 
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