Umanistiche ACT - Arte e artigianato

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

espressionista

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

postimpressionista

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

naturalismo

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

surrealista

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

opere

involving ideas or concepts rather than physical objects or experiences

concettuale

(of a form of art) characterized by the use of shapes, colors, lines, forms, etc. to convey emotions, concepts, or ideas, rather than illustrating recognizable objects or scenes from the physical world

astratto

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

mostra

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

estetico

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

avanguardia

formed from an idea that is a slight or full copy of something else

derivato

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

mostrare

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

riimmaginare

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

pennellata

differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

contrasto

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

dipingere

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

catturare

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

installazione

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

illustrare

the art or act of making portraits of people

ritrattistica

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

prospettiva

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

stile piatto

a large painting done on a wall

murale

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

scritte sui muri

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

progetto

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

scultore

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

conservatore

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

fumettista

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

calligrafia

consisting of a single color or shades of a single color

monocromatico

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

collage

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

puntinismo

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

effigie

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

basilica

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

a volta

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

architettonico

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

filato

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

tappezzeria

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

colorante

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

campione di ricamo

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

perline

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

incisione

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

motivo

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

ceramica

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

vetrificare

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

artigianato

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

uncinettare

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

ricamo

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

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

origami

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

scultore

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

ricamare

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

ceramista

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

artigiano

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

tessitore

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

modernista