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Arts and Crafts - Types of Visual Arts

Here you will learn some English words related to the types of visual arts such as "portrait", "graffiti", and "miniature".

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a painting that is produced using oil paints

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allegory
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an instance of representing an idea, event or truth using symbols

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bodegon
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a Spanish still life painting that typically features the everyday objects, food and drink commonly found in ceramic and metal vessels on a kitchen counter or table

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the depiction of the human form in art and can be defined as representing the human figure, anatomy, and physiology through the media of artistic rendering

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art that depicts physical terrain including natural features like landforms, vegetation and bodies of water

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

Ex: The museum displayed an array of portraits from different eras .
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a painting or drawing, representing objects that do not move, such as flowers, glassware, etc.

Ex: The photographer arranged seashells and driftwood for still life photo shoot , creating a tranquil and naturalistic composition .
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veduta
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an Italian art genre of highly detailed, representation paintings and prints of cityscapes that flourished during the 17th and 18th centuries

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abstract
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(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead

Ex: The gallery featured an exhibit abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation .
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a humorous, exaggerated representation of a person or thing, typically in the form of a drawing or sculpture

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diptych
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a painting or engraving done on two separate pieces of wood that are hinged and can be closed like a book, usually used as an altarpiece

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hologram
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a special type of photograph that produces a three-dimensional image by the use of a split coherent beam of light, such as a laser

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inset
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a small area of a page or image that is set off from the main body of the page or image

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the activity or skill of drawing live human models, especially one who is naked

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a drawing that depicts a design using only solid lines

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a print made by using a stone or metal plate to transfer an image to paper

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a style or technique of drawing or painting where figures are depicted using simple, thin lines that resemble matchsticks

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miniature
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a very small, detailed artwork often used for portraits or illustrations

Ex: The gallery ’s new exhibit focuses on the art miniature, highlighting its rich history .
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mural
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a large painting done on a wall

Ex: The ancient cave paintings discovered in France are some of the earliest known examples murals depicting daily life and hunting scenes .
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nude
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a naked human figure as the subject of an artistic piece

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art that is created with simple materials and techniques, often with spiritual or religious purposes

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a technique used to create an image on a surface by projecting light onto it

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seascape
[noun]

a painting or photograph representing the sea

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a painting of a person that is created by the same person

Ex: self-portrait captured not only his likeness
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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: She used a projector to trace silhouette drawing of her beloved pet onto a canvas , capturing every detail of its outline .
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study
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a basic draft, drawing or painting that is later touched on even further by the artist

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tableau
[noun]

a group of models or statues arranged in an artistic way, representing a famous historical or fictitious scene

Ex: The artist 's latest installation transformed a vacant storefront into a tableau of urban decay , with broken mannequins and discarded objects arranged to evoke a sense of desolation and abandonment .
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tracing
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a technique used to create a copy of a design or image by placing a sheet of paper over it and tracing the outlines

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triptych
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a painting or engraving done on three separate pieces of wood that are hinged together side by side, usually used as an altarpiece

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view
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a photographic or pictorial representation of a scene

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a type of abstract painting in which the artist applies paint in a spontaneous and gestural manner

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a type of painting created using software and digital tools, such as a graphics tablet or stylus

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

Ex: She spent the afternoon painting watercolor of the seaside , enjoying the way the water-soluble paints flowed and mingled on the paper .
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a type of drawing technique in which a silver or gold wire is used to draw on a prepared surface

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animation
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the act or process of making animated programs, cartoons, etc.

Ex: The artist used traditional animation techniques to give the film a classic look .
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cartoon
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a humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine

Ex: Cartoons often use satire to comment on social and political issues .
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graffiti
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pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

Ex: Many artists graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .
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a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

Ex: The magazine article featured illustration of the new technology .
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engraving
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an artistic work that is made by cutting or carving designs on a piece of hard material

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the art of creating images or designs by applying gunpowder or other explosives onto a surface and lighting them to produce a controlled explosion

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carving
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an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

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a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

Ex: The library has a section just comic books and graphic novels .
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