Arts and Crafts - Nouns Related to Art

Here you will learn some English nouns related to art such as "homage", "pose", and "format".

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Arts and Crafts

the entire collection of works (such as music recordings, films, books, or other creative output) that an artist or creator has produced throughout their career

canon [noun]

generally accepted rules or principles, especially those that are considered as fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

Ex: The scientific method is a fundamental part of the canon of modern science , providing a framework for conducting experiments and analyzing data .

creative forms of art such as painting, sculpture, music, and dance, valued for their beauty and expression rather than practical use

Ex: He developed a deep appreciation for fine arts during his travels .

the part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer

Ex: The photographer used a shallow depth of field to draw attention to the flowers in the foreground and blur the background .
format [noun]

the physical dimensions, proportions, or spatial arrangement of an artwork or visual medium

Ex: The sculptor experimented with smaller formats for the new series .
homage [noun]

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

Ex: The election victory was seen as a homage to his late father 's long political career .
image [noun]

a representation of something, such as a person, object, or scene, created with a medium such as a photograph, painting, or drawing

Ex: The magazine featured an image of a famous celebrity on its cover .

a great piece of art or literature that is considered to be the best or an excellent example of an artist's or author's work

model [noun]

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

Ex: The painting was inspired by a live model , allowing the artist to study the human form in great detail .
picture [noun]

a drawing or painting, etc. of someone or something

Ex: The art gallery showcases pictures by local artists , from landscapes to abstracts .
pose [noun]

a specific bodily position deliberately held by a person so an artist, photographer, or sculptor can represent their form accurately or with intended expression

Ex: He shifted into a balanced pose so the sculptor could capture the tension in his shoulders .
subject [noun]

a person, object, or scene chosen as the focus for artistic or photographic representation

Ex: The artist focused on the subject 's expression to convey emotion .

the way an artist handles or deals with a subject or theme in a work of art

work [noun]

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

Ex:

the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

Ex: The artist painted a detailed background to complement the central figures in the portrait .
stroke [noun]

a single deliberate movement of a pen, pencil, or paintbrush that produces a mark on a surface

Ex: She corrected the diagram with a careful stroke of the pen .
painting [noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: She gifted me a beautiful painting of a serene beach at sunset .
drawing [noun]

the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil

Ex: Drawing helps her relax after a long day .