Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Art Forms & Creative Processes

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
appealing [adjective]

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

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to attract someone by being irresistibly appealing

Ex: The charming character of the old town captivated visitors with its historical charm .
unbearable [adjective]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site made the working conditions unbearable .
gripping [adjective]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

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decorative [adjective]

intended to look attractive rather than being of practical use

Ex: The ornate vase on the mantelpiece was purely decorative , showcasing delicate flowers without any practical purpose .
bronze [noun]

a statue or any other artwork made of bronze

Ex: The sculptor spent months crafting the intricate details of the bronze .
ceramic [noun]

an object such as a pot, bowl, etc. that is made by heating clay

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canvas [noun]

an oil painting done on a canvas

Ex: The art studio was filled with easels holding canvases at various stages of completion , each one a work in progress .
mural [noun]

a large painting done on a wall

Ex: She admired the intricate details of the mural that adorned the side of the library , showcasing scenes from classic literature .

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

Ex: The artist created a stunning silhouette drawing of a dancer in mid-leap , capturing the grace and motion with minimal lines .

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

Ex: The museum 's collection included classic still life artworks by renowned painters like Caravaggio and Cézanne .
print [noun]

a picture or design created by pressing an engraved surface onto a paper or any other surface

Ex: He purchased a limited edition print of a famous landscape painting to decorate his living room .
finish [noun]

the last layer that is put on the surface of something as a way of protection or decoration or the substance that does this

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palette [noun]

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

Ex: The painter 's palette featured compartments for different colors of acrylic paint , ensuring easy access and organization during the artwork .

a painting that is created using paints that are water-soluble

Ex: The museum hosted an exhibition showcasing the finest watercolor works from the 19th century , emphasizing the delicate technique and vibrant colors .

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

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a style or movement in art, literature, and architecture developed in the beginning of 20th century that greatly differs from ones that are traditional

Ex: Her novel , influenced by modernism , explores stream-of-consciousness narrative and fragmented structure to depict the inner thoughts of its characters .
realism [noun]

a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects

Ex: Gustave Courbet was a pioneer of realism in art , challenging the conventions of his time by painting scenes of common people and their struggles .

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

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to mold [verb]

to give a soft substance a particular shape or form by placing it into a mold or pressing it

Ex: The artist molded the soft wax into a lifelike sculpture of a bird .
to pose [verb]

to maintain a specific posture in order to be photographed or painted

Ex: The family gathered on the beach to pose for their annual photo , creating a lasting memory of their vacation .
to shade [verb]

to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.

Ex: He shaded the background of his sketch to make the foreground figures stand out more prominently .
pigment [noun]

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

Ex: She ground the pigment into a fine powder before mixing .
palette [noun]

the selection or range of colors characteristic of a particular artist, artwork, or artistic movement

Ex: The film 's costume designer chose a muted palette of grays and browns to evoke postwar austerity .
to adorn [verb]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

Ex: The bride chose to adorn her hair with delicate flowers for a natural look .

the final small detail added to complete and improve something, giving it a polished, finished quality

Ex: She placed a single sprig of mint on the dessert as the finishing touch .
sketch [noun]

a basic version of something, often created to outline or test ideas before the final version

Ex: His novel began as a brief sketch , which he later expanded into a full manuscript .
moving [adjective]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

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satirical [adjective]

intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way

Ex: He wrote a satirical article about government policies .
absorbing [adjective]

engaging and holding one's attention completely

Ex: Her absorbing conversation made everyone forget about the time .
engrossing [adjective]

so interesting or attention-grabbing that it fully occupies the mind

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hackneyed [adjective]

(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality

Ex: The novel 's hackneyed dialogue made the characters seem predictable and clichéd .

the process or practice of treating a person or group as less than fully human by denying their individuality, dignity, or emotional life

Ex: Social media mobbing can amount to dehumanization when critics reduce a person to a single , caricatured flaw .
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