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Basic Nouns - Art

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

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painting

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

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drawing

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

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dance

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

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music

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

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sculpture

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

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theater

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

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film

a visual storytelling platform that utilizes moving images and audio to convey narratives, ideas, and emotions

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photography

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

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literature

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

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acting

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

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ballet

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

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poetry

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

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fashion

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

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design

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

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performance art

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

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craft

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

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collage

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

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graphic design

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

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architecture

the study or art of building and designing houses

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interior design

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

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calligraphy

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

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carving

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

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ceramics

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

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graffiti

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

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glassblowing

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

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printmaking

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

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mosaic

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

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installation art

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

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animation

a movie in which animated characters move

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metalworking

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

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knitting

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

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weaving

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

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woodworking

the skill or activity of making objects out of wood

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embroidery

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

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etching

the art or process of cutting or carving designs or writings on a metal surface using an acid or a laser beam

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acrobatics

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

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stand-up comedy

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

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magic

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

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puppetry

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

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shadow play

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

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typography

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

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exhibit

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

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genre

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

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realism

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

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surrealism

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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minimalism

‌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

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cubism

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

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still life

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

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portrait

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

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opera

a musical play sung and performed by singers

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drama

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

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tattoo

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

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