Boek Total English - Gevorderd - Unit 9 - Les 2

(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

abstract, abstracte

very attractive in an unusual way

opvallend, aantrekkelijk

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

avant-gardistisch, innovatief

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

rustig, kalm

having a lot of different and often bright colors

kleurig, multikleurig

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simpel, vlak

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

traditioneel, klassiek

(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only

monochroom, zwart-wit

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or concern

verstorend, ontwrichtend

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

dof, saai

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

verbazingwekkend, prachtig

representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world

figuatief, figuurlijk

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

smaak, voorkeur

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

bewonderen, respecteren