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ACT Humanities - Art and Craft

Here you will learn some English words related to art and craft, such as "embroider", "applique", "depict", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
expressionist

an artist who is following the principles of expressionism, focusing on expressing the inner world and emotions rather than the external world

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postimpressionist

an artist from the late 19th century who expanded the techniques of Impressionism by focusing on personal expression, geometric forms, and vivid colors, rejecting its limitations

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naturalism

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

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surrealist

an artist or writer who is an advocate of surrealism, seeking to portray the creative side of the unconscious mind

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oeuvre

the collection of artistic or literary works produced by a particular painter, author, etc.

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conceptual

involving ideas or concepts rather than physical objects or experiences

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abstract

(of a form of art) characterized by the use of shapes, colors, lines, forms, etc. to convey emotions, concepts, or ideas, rather than illustrating recognizable objects or scenes from the physical world

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exhibition

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

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aesthetic

relating to the enjoyment or appreciation of beauty or art, especially visual art

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avant-garde

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

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derivative

formed from an idea that is a slight or full copy of something else

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to showcase

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

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to reimagine

to conceive or envision something in a new or different way with creativity or innovation

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brushstroke

a mark made by a brush when applying paint to a surface

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contrast

differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

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to depict

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

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to capture

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

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installation

an artwork or artistic creation that is specifically designed for a particular space, environment, or site

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to illustrate

to serve as a clear instance or representation of a broader concept or situation

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portraiture

the art or act of making portraits of people

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perspective

the technique of representing a two-dimensional object in a way that gives the right impression of distance by drawing objects and people that are farther in a smaller size

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flatstyle

a minimalist approach to painting, characterized by the use of bold, flat colors and simplified forms without much shading or depth

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mural

a large painting done on a wall

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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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blueprint

a detailed plan or design, typically technical or architectural, that outlines the dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

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sculptor

someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms

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curator

someone who is in charge of a museum, taking care of a collection, artwork, etc.

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cartoonist

an artist who specializes in creating humorous drawings, often in the form of comic strips or cartoons

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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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monochromatic

consisting of a single color or shades of a single color

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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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pointillism

an art technique using tiny dots of color to create an image

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effigy

a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

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basilica

a large, rectangular building with a central nave, side aisles, and often a raised apse at one end

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vaulted

(of a roof) built in form of a arch or several arches joined together

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architectural

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

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yarn

a long continuous length of fibers that have been spun together to be used in knitting, weaving, or sewing

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tapestry

a thick piece of handwoven textile with designs or pictures on it that is used for hangings, curtains, etc.

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dye

a colored substance used to impart or alter the color of materials such as fabric, yarn, or other items through immersion or application

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sampler

a piece of embroidery or needlework that serves as a model or demonstration of different stitches and techniques

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beadwork

the art of assembling beads or other small objects, such as shells, stones, or seeds, into decorative or functional designs

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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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motif

a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

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pottery

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

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to glaze

to insert a piece of glass into a building's window frame

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handicraft

the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects

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to crochet

to create fabric or a fabric item by interlocking loops of yarn or thread using a hooked needle

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needlework

the craft of creating decorative or functional items using a needle and thread or yarn, typically through techniques like sewing, embroidery, or knitting

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applique

a decorative design made by cutting out and stitching a different piece of fabric or material onto a larger piece to create a pattern or picture

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origami

the practice or art of folding paper into desired shapes, which is originated from Japanese culture

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carver

an artist who creates sculptures and decorative objects by carving them from a material such as wood, stone, or ivory

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to embroider

to sew decorative patterns on a piece of cloth with colored threads

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ceramicist

an artist who specializes in creating pottery, sculptures, or other art forms using clay as the primary medium

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artisan

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

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weaver

a skilled craftsman or craftswoman who creates woven fabrics and textiles by interlacing threads or yarns on a loom using various techniques and patterns

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modernist

an artist, writer, or thinker from the late 19th and early 20th centuries who aimed to challenge traditional norms through exploring new ideas, innovation, and focus on understanding oneself and societal shifts

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