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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL - The Art World
Here you will learn some English words about the art world, such as "artistic", "sketch", "clay", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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sculpture
[noun]
the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures
ceramics
[noun]
the process or art of making objects out of clay that are heated to become resistant
abstract
[adjective]
(of a form of art) not depicting things as they are in real life but as what the artist thinks of them
graffiti
[noun]
pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.
to capture
[verb]
to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art
illustration
[noun]
a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier
to carve
[verb]
to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument
clay
[noun]
a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making
Renaissance
[noun]
the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times
palette
[noun]
a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through
contrast
[noun]
differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect
masterpiece
[noun]
a piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work
auction
[noun]
a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher
curator
[noun]
someone who is in charge of a museum, taking care of a collection, artwork, etc.
to exhibit
[verb]
to present or show something publicly to inform or entertain an audience
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