Basic Nouns - Art

Here you will learn some English nouns related to the art such as "sculpture", "poetry", and "embroidery".

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Basic Nouns
painting [noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: Painting requires a balance of creativity and technical skill .
drawing [noun]

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

Ex: Drawing helps her relax after a long day .
dance [noun]

a series of rhythmical movements performed to a particular type of music

Ex: The dance festival attracted participants from all over the country .
music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .

the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures

Ex: The museum has a section dedicated to the history of sculpture .
theater [noun]

the art or profession of writing, producing, directing, or acting in plays

Ex: His passion for theater began when he was cast in a school play .

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

Ex: He specializes in wildlife photography and travels often .

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Ex: She enjoys classic literature , particularly the works of Shakespeare .
acting [noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

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ballet [noun]

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

Ex: He attended the ballet with his family to appreciate the beauty and athleticism of the dancers .
poetry [noun]

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

Ex: The class studied several famous pieces of poetry during the semester .
fashion [noun]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

Ex:
design [noun]

the act or process of drawing or making an outline or sketch in order to show how something works or how it is built

Ex: She worked on the design of the new website .

a modern type of art in which the artist and the audience are engaged in dramatic performance, often with political or social themes

Ex: The gallery hosted a night of experimental performance art .
craft [noun]

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

Ex: The artisan 's craft was evident in the intricate wood carvings .
collage [noun]

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

Ex: His collage combined old family photographs with handwritten letters for a nostalgic effect .

the art of combining visual elements like images and text to convey messages or ideas effectively

the study or art of building and designing houses

Ex: Many students choose to study architecture to learn how to design buildings that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing .

the art of arranging and beautifying indoor spaces to optimize functionality and appeal

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

Ex: She received compliments on her wedding invitations , which featured elegant calligraphy in gold ink .
carving [noun]

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

Ex: The master carver demonstrated his technique for intricate floral carving on furniture .
ceramics [noun]

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

Ex: The artist used a potter 's wheel to shape the clay for her ceramics project .
graffiti [noun]

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

Ex: The graffiti on the wall featured bright colors and bold designs that attracted the attention of passersby .

the activity or craft of using a special tube to blow air into molten glass in order to make glass objects and ornaments

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

mosaic [noun]

an art form that uses small pieces of material, such as stone, glass or ceramic, arranged to form an image or pattern

a form of modern art that consists of mixed-media assemblages, designed for a specific place and time period

Ex: His installation art was interactive , allowing visitors to become part of the work .

a movie in which animated characters move

Ex: Some animations appeal to both children and adults , with clever humor and deeper themes woven into the story .

the practice of shaping and manipulating metals to create various objects or structures

knitting [noun]

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

weaving [noun]

the process of interlacing two sets of yarn or thread, called the warp and the weft, using a loom or other weaving device, to create fabric or textiles

the skill or activity of making objects out of wood

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

Ex: He personalized his denim jacket with colorful embroidery , stitching his initials and favorite symbols onto the back .
etching [noun]

the process of creating designs on a metal plate by cutting or using acid, and producing prints from it

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special moves such as walking on a tight rope, swinging in the air using certain equipment, etc.

Ex: The circus performers amazed the audience with their acrobatics routine , including flips and somersaults .

a form of comedic performance where a comedian delivers jokes and humorous observations to an audience while standing on a stage

magic [noun]

the art of performing tricks and illusions that defy natural laws, creating a sense of wonder and astonishment in those unwary of the tricks

Ex: They were amazed by the magic of the disappearing coin trick .
puppetry [noun]

the art of manipulating puppets to tell stories, entertain, or convey messages in performances

a form of storytelling or entertainment where figures or puppets are silhouetted against a screen and manipulated to create shadows, often accompanied by narration or music to convey a narrative

the art and technique of organizing written text in a visually appealing and readable manner

Ex: A master of typography , the calligrapher infused each letter with personality , blending tradition with innovation to produce stunning works of art .
exhibit [noun]

a public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown

Ex: The artist 's exhibit at the gallery received rave reviews from critics and art enthusiasts alike .
genre [noun]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Ex: Abstract art is a genre that breaks away from traditional representation .
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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‌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

Ex: Minimalism in architecture often involves open spaces and clean lines .
cubism [noun]

an early 20th-century art movement that portrays an object or person in a fragmented form and from different angles simultaneously

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 .
portrait [noun]

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

Ex: The photographer took a stunning portrait of the couple on their wedding day .
opera [noun]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

Ex: She 's an opera critic , writing reviews for a popular music magazine .
drama [noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: She got the leading role in the school drama .
tattoo [noun]

a design on the skin marked permanently by putting colored ink in the small holes of the skin

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