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Nödvändigt Ordförråd för GRE - Konstens former och stilar

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om konst, såsom "keramik", "tableau", "batik" etc., som behövs för GRE-provet.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
embroidery
[Substantiv]

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

broderi

broderi

Ex: The handmade quilt was a labor of love , with each square meticulously embellished with embroidery depicting scenes from nature .Den handgjorda filten var en kärleksarbete, där varje kvadrat var noggrant dekorerad med **broderi** som avbildade scener från naturen.
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calligraphy
[Substantiv]

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

kalligrafi, konsten att skriva vackert

kalligrafi, konsten att skriva vackert

Ex: Modern calligraphers often blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs to create stunning artworks.Moderna kalligrafer blandar ofta traditionella tekniker med moderna design för att skapa fantastiska konstverk.
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carving
[Substantiv]

the art or process of making a particular pattern or object by cutting solid material

snideri, skulptur

snideri, skulptur

Ex: The art class focused on teaching students the basics of clay carving for pottery .Konstklassen fokuserade på att lära eleverna grunderna i **skulptering** av lera för keramik.
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engraving
[Substantiv]

the art or process of carving an artistic shape or pattern on a hard material

gravering, snideri

gravering, snideri

Ex: The artist specialized in woodblock engravings, creating stunning prints that captured the beauty of the natural world .Konstnären specialiserade sig på trä**gravyrer** och skapade fantastiska tryck som fångade den naturliga världens skönhet.
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ceramics
[Substantiv]

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

keramik

keramik

Ex: Ceramics involve firing clay in a kiln at high temperatures to achieve strength and durability .**Keramik** innebär att bränna lera i en ugn vid höga temperaturer för att uppnå styrka och hållbarhet.
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origami
[Substantiv]

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

origami, konsten att vika papper

origami, konsten att vika papper

Ex: He developed a passion for origami after visiting Japan and experiencing its cultural significance firsthand .Han utvecklade en passion för **origami** efter att ha besökt Japan och upplevt dess kulturella betydelse förstahand.
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portraiture
[Substantiv]

the art or act of making portraits of people

porträtt, porträttkonst

porträtt, porträttkonst

Ex: The artist 's studio specializes in custom portraiture for clients worldwide .Konstnärens studio specialiserar sig på anpassade **porträtt** för kunder över hela världen.
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tapestry
[Substantiv]

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

väggbonad, tapet

väggbonad, tapet

Ex: He admired the tapestry in the church , which depicted scenes from biblical stories .Han beundrade **tapeten** i kyrkan, som avbildade scener ur bibliska berättelser.
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collage
[Substantiv]

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

kollage, montering

kollage, montering

Ex: The gallery showcased collages depicting nature scenes made from pressed flowers and leaves .Galleriet visade **kollage** som avbildade naturscener gjorda av pressade blommor och löv.
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mural
[Substantiv]

a large painting done on a wall

väggmålning, mural

väggmålning, mural

Ex: The ancient cave paintings discovered in France are some of the earliest known examples of murals depicting daily life and hunting scenes .De antika grottmålningarna som upptäcktes i Frankrike är några av de tidigaste kända exemplen på **väggmålningar** som skildrar vardagsliv och jaktscener.
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tableau
[Substantiv]

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

tableau

tableau

Ex: The artist 's latest installation transformed a vacant storefront into a haunting tableau of urban decay , with broken mannequins and discarded objects arranged to evoke a sense of desolation and abandonment .
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still life
[Substantiv]

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

stilleben, stillebenmålning

stilleben, stillebenmålning

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

a 20th-century style of art and literature in which unrelated events or images are combined in an unusual way to represent the experiences of the mind

övernaturlighet,  surrealism

övernaturlighet, surrealism

Ex: The film 's narrative , influenced by surrealism, unfolds like a dream , with disjointed scenes and strange juxtapositions that challenge the viewer 's sense of reality .Filmens berättelse, påverkad av **surrealismen**, utvecklas som en dröm, med osammanhängande scener och konstiga sammanställningar som utmanar åskådarens verklighetsuppfattning.
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symbolism
[Substantiv]

a late 19th-century style or movement of art that tried to express thoughts and states of mind in strong words and images, called symbols, and avoided detailed representations of the reality

symbolism, symbolistisk rörelse

symbolism, symbolistisk rörelse

Ex: Symbolism in art often uses mythical creatures and dreamlike landscapes to convey deeper meanings .**Symbolismen** i konsten använder ofta mytiska varelser och drömlika landskap för att förmedla djupare betydelser.
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abstract
[adjektiv]

(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead

abstrakt, icke-figurativ

abstrakt, icke-figurativ

Ex: The gallery featured an exhibit of abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation .Galleriet presenterade en utställning av **abstrakta** målningar som utmanade traditionella föreställningar om representation.
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Baroque
[Substantiv]

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

barock, barockstil

barock, barockstil

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.**Barock** perioden var en tid av stor konstnärlig innovation och kulturell prestation, som lämnade ett bestående arv av storhet och överdåd i europeisk konst, musik och arkitektur.
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batik
[Substantiv]

‌a technique used to color designs on fabrics in which wax is applied to the parts that should be left undyed, originally used in the island of Java, Indonesia

batik, batikteknik

batik, batikteknik

Ex: The museum featured exhibits showcasing the evolution of the batik across different cultures .Museet visade utställningar som visade utvecklingen av **batik** i olika kulturer.
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classicism
[Substantiv]

a style of art and literature associated with harmony, simplicity, and beauty based on the standards of ancient Greece and Rome, Classicism was popular in Europe from the Renaissance to the 18th century

klassicism, nyklassicism

klassicism, nyklassicism

Ex: The museum 's collection includes several masterpieces of classicism.Museets samling innehåller flera mästerverk inom **klassicismen**.
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silhouette
[Substantiv]

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

siluett, kontur

siluett, kontur

Ex: She used a projector to trace the silhouette drawing of her beloved pet onto a canvas , capturing every detail of its outline .Hon använde en projektor för att spåra **silhuetten** av sin älskade husdjursritning på en duk och fångade varje detalj av dess kontur.
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charcoal
[Substantiv]

a piece or pencil made of a black substance mostly consisting carbon, used by artists for drawing

träkol, träkolspenna

träkol, träkolspenna

Ex: The student practiced still life drawing with charcoal.Studenten övade på att teckna stilleben med **kol**.
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crayon
[Substantiv]

a small stick of white or colored wax or chalk, used for writing or drawing

kritpenna, färgkrita

kritpenna, färgkrita

Ex: They used a white crayon to draw on black paper .De använde en vit **kritstift** för att rita på svart papper.
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mannerism
[Substantiv]

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

manierism, manieristisk stil

manierism, manieristisk stil

Ex: Mannerism's exaggerated style and theatrical flair appealed to the tastes of the aristocracy and elite patrons of the late Renaissance period.**Manierismens** överdrivna stil och teatrala flair tilltalade aristokratins och elitpatronernas smak under senrenässansen.
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figurative
[adjektiv]

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

figurativ, representativ

figurativ, representativ

Ex: Figurative art often tells a story through realistic imagery .**Figurativ** konst berättar ofta en historia genom realistiska bilder.
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minimalism
[Substantiv]

‌a style of art, music, or design that arose in the 1950s and is associated with simplicity and uses only a limited number of elements

minimalism

minimalism

Ex: Minimalism in music often features repetitive structures .**Minimalism** i musik kännetecknas ofta av repetitiva strukturer.
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retrospective
[Substantiv]

a public exhibition of an artist's work over a period of time, showing their career development

retrospektiv

retrospektiv

Ex: They attended a retrospective celebrating the sculptor's lifelong achievements.
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perspective
[Substantiv]

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

perspektiv, synvinkel

perspektiv, synvinkel

Ex: The instructor emphasized perspective to improve the students ' spatial accuracy .Instruktören betonade vikten av **perspektiv** för att förbättra elevernas rumsliga noggrannhet.
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palette
[Substantiv]

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

palett, färgblandningsbräda

palett, färgblandningsbräda

Ex: The art student learned how to hold the palette comfortably while practicing color theory and painting techniques in class .Konststudenten lärde sig hur man håller **paletten** bekvämt medan man övade på färgteori och målningstekniker i klassen.
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pigment
[Substantiv]

a dry substance that has to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint

pigment, färgämne

pigment, färgämne

Ex: The workshop taught participants how to make their own pigment.Workshopen lärde deltagarna hur man gör sin egen **pigment**.
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muse
[Substantiv]

a source of inspiration for an artist or author that gives them ideas or motivates them to create works of art

musa, inspirationskälla

musa, inspirationskälla

Ex: The changing seasons were her muse, each one evoking new colors and textures in her artwork .De föränderliga årstiderna var hennes **muse**, var och en framkallade nya färger och texturer i hennes konstverk.
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likeness
[Substantiv]

a portrait or representation of someone, especially one that looks just like them

likhet, porträtt

likhet, porträtt

Ex: The actor 's wax figure bore a striking likeness to him .Skådespelarens vaxfigur bar en slående **likhet** med honom.
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patron
[Substantiv]

an individual who financially supports an artist, charity, cause, etc.

mecenat, välgörare

mecenat, välgörare

Ex: Recognizing the importance of education , the generous couple became patrons of a scholarship fund , offering financial assistance to deserving students .
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curator
[Substantiv]

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

intendent

intendent

Ex: The curator's expertise in art history ensures accurate interpretation of the museum 's exhibits .**Kuratorns** expertis inom konsthistoria säkerställer en korrekt tolkning av museets utställningar.
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harmony
[Substantiv]

a pleasing combination of things in a way that forms a coherent whole

harmoni, samklang

harmoni, samklang

Ex: The landscape artist captured the natural harmony of the scene , depicting the peaceful coexistence of land , water , and sky .Landskapskonstnären fångade scenens naturliga **harmoni**, som skildrar det fredliga samlivet mellan mark, vatten och himmel.
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impasto
[Substantiv]

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

impasto, impastoteknik

impasto, impastoteknik

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.Workshopen om **impasto**-tekniker lockade blivande konstnärer som var ivriga att lära sig hur man använder textur och färg för att förmedla känslor och stämning i sina målningar.
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icon
[Substantiv]

a depiction of Jesus Christ or a holy figure painted on a wooden panel often on a gilded background, venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church

ikon, helig bild

ikon, helig bild

Ex: Monks carefully restored the damaged icon of the Transfiguration of Christ .Munkarna restaurerade försiktigt den skadade **ikonen** av Kristi förklaring.
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bust
[Substantiv]

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

byst, bystskulptur

byst, bystskulptur

Ex: The museum curator carefully examined the ancient bust, noting the intricate details and craftsmanship that made it a masterpiece of classical sculpture .Museikuratorn undersökte noggrant den antika **bysten**, noterade de intrikata detaljerna och hantverket som gjorde den till ett mästerverk av klassisk skulptur.
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to sculpt
[Verb]

to form figures and objects by cutting and carving hard materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc.

skulptera, mejsla

skulptera, mejsla

Ex: The ancient civilization sculpted colossal statues from stone to honor their gods .Den antika civilisationen **skulpterade** kolossala statyer av sten för att hedra sina gudar.
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restoration
[Substantiv]

the act of repairing something such as an artwork, building, etc. to be in its original state

restaurering

restaurering

Ex: After the hurricane , the town prioritized the restoration of the damaged library , ensuring that the historic structure was preserved for future generations .Efter orkanen prioriterade staden **återställandet** av det skadade biblioteket, vilket säkerställde att den historiska strukturen bevarades för framtida generationer.
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shading
[Substantiv]

lines and markings in dark color that provide the effect of light and shade in a drawing or painting

skuggning, skraffering

skuggning, skraffering

Ex: The art teacher demonstrated different methods of shading using pencils and charcoal.Konstläraren demonstrerade olika metoder för **skuggning** med hjälp av pennor och träkol.
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magnum opus
[Substantiv]

the greatest literary or artistic piece that an author or artist has created

mästerverk, magnum opus

mästerverk, magnum opus

Ex: The novelist 's magnum opus, a sweeping epic that spans generations , has been celebrated for its intricate plot and richly developed characters .Romanförfattarens **magnum opus**, en omfattande epok som sträcker sig över generationer, har hyllats för sin invecklade handling och rikt utvecklade karaktärer.
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pottery
[Substantiv]

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

keramik

keramik

Ex: Pottery has a rich history spanning cultures and civilizations .**Keramik** har en rik historia som sträcker sig över kulturer och civilisationer.
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taxidermy
[Substantiv]

the art of preserving the dead body of animals by skinning and then filling them with a specific substance in order to use them as decoration

taxidermi, konsten att stoppa upp djur

taxidermi, konsten att stoppa upp djur

Ex: The natural history museum features a section dedicated to the art and science of taxidermy.Naturhistoriska museet har en sektion dedikerad till konsten och vetenskapen av **taxidermi**.
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handicraft
[Substantiv]

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

hantverk, handarbete

hantverk, handarbete

Ex: Mastering the handicraft of leatherworking requires years of experience .Att bemästra **hantverket** inom läderarbete kräver år av erfarenhet.
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