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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 8-9) - Arts

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alle arti necessarie per l'esame IELTS accademico.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
royalty
[sostantivo]

a payment made to the author or creator of a work for each copy of the work that is sold

diritto d'autore, royalty

diritto d'autore, royalty

Ex: The playwright negotiated a royalty agreement for the performance rights to their play , ensuring they would benefit financially from its continued popularity .
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altarpiece
[sostantivo]

a work of art that is placed above or behind an altar

pala d'altare

pala d'altare

Ex: The restoration of the altarpiece was a labor of love for art conservators , who painstakingly repaired and preserved its delicate features for future generations to admire .
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bust
[sostantivo]

a sculpture representing someone's head, shoulders, and chest

busto

busto

Ex: The museum curator carefully examined the bust, noting the intricate details and craftsmanship that made it a masterpiece of classical sculpture .
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etching
[sostantivo]

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

incisione

incisione

Ex: The art class learned the basics of etching, from preparing the metal plate to applying the acid and creating their own unique designs.
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impasto
[sostantivo]

a painting technique in which paint is applied so thickly to the canvas or panel that the brush strokes are visible

impasto

impasto

Ex: The workshop on impasto techniques attracted aspiring artists eager to learn how to use texture and color to convey emotion and mood in their paintings.
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pointillism
[sostantivo]

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

puntinismo

puntinismo

Ex: 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 .
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photomontage
[sostantivo]

a picture that is made up of different images put together

fotomontaggio

fotomontaggio

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printmaking
[sostantivo]

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

incisione

incisione

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ceramics
[sostantivo]

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

ceramica

ceramica

Ex: Ceramics involve firing clay in a kiln at high temperatures to achieve strength and durability .
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textile
[sostantivo]

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

tessile

tessile

Ex: The company specializes in textiles.
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fresco
[sostantivo]

a technique of mural painting that is done by putting watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling

affresco

affresco

Ex: Visitors marveled at frescoes adorning the walls of the ancient villa , marveling at the skill and artistry of the painters who had created them centuries ago .
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mural
[sostantivo]

a large painting done on a wall

murale

murale

Ex: The ancient cave paintings discovered in France are some of the earliest known examples murals depicting daily life and hunting scenes .
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calligraphy
[sostantivo]

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

calligrafia

calligrafia

Ex: Modern calligraphers often blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs to create stunning artworks.
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lithography
[sostantivo]

a type of printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate with a design etched into it to transfer ink to paper

litografia, litografia a pietra

litografia, litografia a pietra

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mannerism
[sostantivo]

a European style of art in the late 16th century characterized by hyper-idealization and distorted human forms

manierismo

manierismo

Ex: Mannerism's exaggerated style and theatrical flair appealed to the tastes of the aristocracy and elite patrons of the late Renaissance period.
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Baroque
[sostantivo]

an ornate and grand style of art, music, and architecture present in the 17th and early 18th centuries in Europe

Barocco

Barocco

Ex: The Baroque period was a time of great artistic innovation and cultural achievement, leaving a lasting legacy of grandeur and opulence in European art, music, and architecture.
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neoclassicism
[sostantivo]

a style of art, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the style practiced in ancient Greece and Rome

neoclassicismo

neoclassicismo

Ex: Neoclassicism experienced a revival in the 19th century, with artists and architects across Europe and the Americas embracing classical ideals in their work.
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still life
[sostantivo]

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

natura morta

natura morta

Ex: The photographer arranged seashells and driftwood for still life photo shoot , creating a tranquil and naturalistic composition .
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