ACT Humaniora - Konst och hantverk

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

expressionist

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

postimpressionist

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

naturalism

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

surrealist

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

verk

involving ideas or concepts rather than physical objects or experiences

konceptuell

(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

abstrakt

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

utställning

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

estetisk

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

avantgardistisk

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

derivativ

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

visa

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

återuppfinna

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

penseldrag

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

kontrast

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

avbilda

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

fånga

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

installation

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

illustrera

the art or act of making portraits of people

porträtt

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

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

platt stil

a large painting done on a wall

mural

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

graffiti

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

detaljerad plan

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

skulptör

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

kurator

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

tecknare

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

kaligrafi

consisting of a single color or shades of a single color

monokrom

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

kollage

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

pointillism

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

basilika

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

valvformig

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

arkitektonisk

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

garn

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

tapet

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

färgämne

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

broderi prov

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

pärlplockning

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

tryckkonst

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

motiv

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

keramik

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

glasera

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

hantverk

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

virka

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

broderi

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

applikation

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

snickare

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

brodera

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

keramiker

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

hantverkare

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

vävare

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

modernist