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Avancerat Ordförråd för TOEFL - Konst

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om konst, såsom "dyster", "rokoko", "formalism", etc., som behövs för TOEFL-provet.

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concrete
concrete
[adjektiv]

existing in a physical form that can be seen, touched, or otherwise perceived by the senses

konkret, materiell

konkret, materiell

Ex: Daniel found it easier to understand concrete things than abstract concepts. 
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figurative
figurative
[adjektiv]

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

figurativ, representativ

figurativ, representativ

Ex: The artist is known for her vivid, figurative depictions of wildlife. 

Konstnären är känd för sina livfulla, figurativa skildringar av vilda djur.

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monochrome
monochrome
[adjektiv]

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

monokrom, svartvitt

monokrom, svartvitt

Ex: The office's monochrome decor featured different tones of beige, giving it a sleek and professional appearance. 

Kontorets monokroma inredning innehöll olika nyanser av beige, vilket gav det en elegant och professionell framtoning.

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lowbrow
lowbrow
[adjektiv]

lacking sophistication or cultural depth

oraffinerad, vulgär

oraffinerad, vulgär

Ex: The magazine featured mostly lowbrow content aimed at mass appeal. 

Tidningen presenterade mestadels lågstående innehåll som syftade till massappeal.

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somber
somber
[adjektiv]

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

dyster, mörk

dyster, mörk

Ex: The somber color scheme of the room created a solemn ambiance. 

Rummets dystra färgschema skapade en högtidlig stämning.

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sublime
sublime
[adjektiv]

having exceptional beauty or excellence

sublim, underbar

sublim, underbar

Ex: Watching the ballet performance, with its graceful movements and captivating music, was an experience of sublime artistry. 

Att titta på balettuppträdandet, med dess graciösa rörelser och fängslande musik, var en upplevelse av sublim konst.

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Baroque
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: Baroque sculpture, with its dynamic poses and expressive gestures, brought marble and bronze to life with a sense of movement and vitality. 

Barock skulptur, med dess dynamiska poser och uttrycksfulla gester, gav marmor och brons liv med en känsla av rörelse och vitalitet.

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Rococo
Rococo
[Substantiv]

an elaborate and heavily decorated style of art, architecture, and furniture with asymmetrical patterns that was prevalent in Europe in the 18th century

Rokoko, Rokoko-stil

Rokoko, Rokoko-stil

Ex: The antique chair, with its Rococo style carvings, featured asymmetrical patterns and an abundance of shell motifs, typical of the period’s taste for the ornamental. 

Den antika stolen, med sina sniderier i rokoko-stil, uppvisade asymmetriska mönster och en överflöd av snäckskalsmotiv, typiska för periodens smak för det ornamentala.

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classicism
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: Scholars study classicism to understand its influence on cultural movements and artistic expression. 

Forskare studerar klassicismen för att förstå dess inflytande på kulturella rörelser och konstnärligt uttryck.

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Dada
Dada
[Substantiv]

an early 20th-century movement in art, literature, music, and cinema, renouncing and satirizing artistic and social traditions and highlighting the illogical and absurd as a way of protest

dada, dadaism

dada, dadaism

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expressionism
expressionism
[Substantiv]

a style and movement of art, music, and literature in the early 20th century that expresses extreme feelings and emotions instead of showing events or objects in a realistic manner

expressionism, expressionismen

expressionism, expressionismen

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impressionism
impressionism
[Substantiv]

a movement in painting originated in 19th-century France that uses light and color in a way that gives an impression rather than a detailed representation of the subject

impressionism

impressionism

Ex: The museum's new exhibit on Impressionism features masterpieces by artists who sought to portray their immediate visual impressions rather than idealized images. 

Museets nya utställning om impressionism visar mästerverk av konstnärer som strävade efter att skildra sina omedelbara visuella intryck snarare än idealiserade bilder.

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formalism
formalism
[Substantiv]

an artistic or literary style that considers the rules and proper arrangement of the elements as being the most fundamental factor in comparison with expressing feelings or meaning

formalism, formalismen

formalism, formalismen

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mannerism
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: Art historians continue to debate the significance of mannerism in the broader context of art history, with some viewing it as a transitional phase between the Renaissance and Baroque periods. 

Konsthistoriker fortsätter att debattera betydelsen av manierism i den bredare kontexten av konsthistoria, där vissa ser det som en övergångsfas mellan renässansen och barocken.

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minimalism
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: Her home decor reflects a commitment to minimalism. 

Hennes heminredning speglar en hängivenhet till minimalism.

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neoclassicism
neoclassicism
[Substantiv]

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

neoklassicism, neoklassisk stil

neoklassicism, neoklassisk stil

Ex: Neoclassicism extended beyond the visual arts to literature, music, and philosophy, influencing cultural trends and intellectual thought during the Enlightenment. 

Neoklassicismen sträckte sig bortom de visuella konsterna till litteratur, musik och filosofi, och påverkade kulturella trender och intellektuellt tänkande under Upplysningen.

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naturalism
naturalism
[Substantiv]

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

naturalism

naturalism

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postmodernism
postmodernism
[Substantiv]

a movement and style in art, literature, architecture, etc. in the 20th century, which reacted against modernism and is usually marked by a return to earlier styles and inclusion of features from various periods

postmodernism

postmodernism

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to daub
to daub
[Verb]

to spread a sticky substance such as mud, paint, etc. on a surface in a careless way

smeta, breda

smeta, breda

Ex: The chef daubed sauce onto the plate, creating an artistic presentation of the dish. 

Kocken smetade sås på tallriken och skapade en konstnärlig presentation av rätten.

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to etch
to etch
[Verb]

to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

etsa, gravera

etsa, gravera

Ex: The scientist etched a microscopic circuit on a silicon wafer. 

Forskaren etsade en mikroskopisk krets på en kiselwafel.

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bricolage
bricolage
[Substantiv]

the process of artfully constructing something by means of different objects that are easily accessible

bricolage

bricolage

Ex: The chef's signature dish was a bricolage of flavors and textures, combining unexpected ingredients to create a culinary masterpiece. 

Kockens signaturrätt var en bricolage av smaker och texturer, som kombinerade oväntade ingredienser för att skapa en kulinarisk mästerverk.

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composition
composition
[Substantiv]

the arrangement and relationship of visual elements within an artwork or image

komposition,  uppbyggnad

komposition, uppbyggnad

Ex: The painting's balanced composition gives it a sense of calm. 
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installation
installation
[Substantiv]

a work of contemporary art created by arranging objects, images, sound, light, or other materials within a space

installation,  konstinstallation

installation, konstinstallation

Ex: The installation combines video, sound, and moving objects. 
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fresco
fresco
[Substantiv]

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

fresk, väggmålning

fresk, väggmålning

Ex: The restoration team carefully repaired the damaged fresco, delicately matching the original colors and textures to preserve the artwork's integrity. 

Restaureringsteamet reparerade noggrant den skadade fresken, försiktigt matchande de ursprungliga färgerna och texturerna för att bevara konstverkets integritet.

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grotesque
grotesque
[Substantiv]

a work of art or decorative motif featuring an incongruous combination of human, animal, and plant forms

grotesk, groteskfigur

grotesk, groteskfigur

Ex: Scholars study grotesques in classical and neoclassical architecture. 

Forskare studerar grotesker i klassisk och nyklassisk arkitektur.

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mural
mural
[Substantiv]

a large painting done on a wall

väggmålning, mural

väggmålning, mural

Ex: The graffiti artist gained recognition for their striking murals that appeared overnight on city walls, sparking conversations about urban art. 

Graffitikonstnären fick erkännande för sina slående väggmålningar som dök upp över natten på stadens väggar och väckte samtal om urban konst.

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diptych
diptych
[Substantiv]

a painting or engraving done on two separate pieces of wood that are hinged and can be closed like a book, usually used as an altarpiece

diptyk, tvådelad målning

diptyk, tvådelad målning

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easel
easel
[Substantiv]

a wooden frame, usually a tripod, that an artist uses to support a canvas

staffli, dukställning

staffli, dukställning

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tempera
tempera
[Substantiv]

a kind of pigment that is mixed with water or egg yolk in order to be painted on a canvas, paper, etc.

tempera, en sorts färgpigment som blandas med vatten eller äggula

tempera, en sorts färgpigment som blandas med vatten eller äggula

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cityscape
cityscape
[Substantiv]

a painting or photograph representing a city or an urban area

stadsbild, stadspanorama

stadsbild, stadspanorama

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avant-garde
avant-garde
[Substantiv]

a collective or movement at the forefront of experimentation, determined to challenge established conventions and pioneer new forms of expression

avantgarde, förgard

avantgarde, förgard

Ex: Today's digital avant-garde collaborates online to redefine what "painting" can mean in virtual space. 

Dagens digitala avantgarde samarbetar online för att omdefiniera vad "måleri" kan betyda i det virtuella rummet.

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connoisseur
connoisseur
[Substantiv]

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

kännare, expert

kännare, expert

Ex: With a connoisseur's palate for coffee, he could distinguish between beans from different origins and roasting techniques, savoring each cup as a sensory experience. 

Med en kännares smak för kaffe kunde han skilja mellan bönor från olika ursprung och rostningstekniker, och njöt av varje kopp som en sensorisk upplevelse.

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conservator
conservator
[Substantiv]

an organization or a person who is responsible for preserving, repairing, or restoring works of art, cultural sites, or other types of historical heritage

konservator, restaurator

konservator, restaurator

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muse
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: History became his muse, fueling his passion for painting scenes from different eras. 

Historien blev hans muse, som eldade hans passion för att måla scener från olika epoker.

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