فهرست
Self-portrait
Title: Self-portrait
Pronunciation:/ˈsɛlf-ˈpɔrt.rət/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Plural form is self-portraits
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Countable
Synonym:self-portrayal
Opposite:portrait
A picture that you make of yourself, usually using a mirror;done by an artist to show what they looK
The famous painter created a self-portrait that now hangs in the museum
Subject matter
Title: Subject matter
Pronunciation:/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt ˈmætər/
Part of speech:/noun (also adjective)
Formal or informal:/Both
Countable or uncountable:/Uncountable (abstract), countable (concrete)
Synonym:/theme
Opposite:/irrelevance
The things that are being talked about, considered, or studied
The artist’s subject matter often revolves around nature and wildlife
Shade
Title: Shade
Pronunciation:/ʃeɪd/
Part of speech:noun (also verb)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Plural form is shades (noun)
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (verb form)
Synonym:tint (noun), shadow (verb)
Opposite:light
a colour, especially with regard to how dark or light it is
The artist used different shades of blue to create a sense of depth in the painting
Ink
Title: Ink
Pronunciation:/ɪŋk/
Part of speech:/noun (also verb)
Formal or informal:/Both
Countable or uncountable:/Uncountable (abstract), countable (concrete)
Transitive or intransitive:/Transitive (verb form)
Synonym:/pigment (noun), mark (verb)
Opposite:/erase
a coloured liquid for writing, drawing, printing, etc.; to mark something with ink
The calligraphy artist used black ink to write the poem
Oil paint
Title: Oil paint
Pronunciation:/ɔɪl peɪnt/
Part of speech:/noun (also verb)
Formal or informal:/Both
Countable or uncountable:/Uncountable (abstract), countable (concrete)
Synonym:pigment (noun), cover (verb)
Opposite:bare
a type of paint that uses oils to hold the pigments together; to cover something with oil paint
The artist prefers to work with oil paint for its vibrant colors and rich textures
Abstract
Title: Abstract
Pronunciation:/ˈæbstrækt/
Part of speech: adjective (also noun)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Synonym: conceptual
Opposite: concrete
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
The artist’s abstract paintings were open to interpretation
Artistic
Title: Artistic
Pronunciation:/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Synonym: creative
Opposite: uncreative
Having or revealing natural creative skill
The artistic style of the sculpture was admired by many
Realistic
Title: Realistic
Pronunciation:/rɪəˈlɪstɪk/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Synonym: lifelike
Opposite: unrealistic
Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life
The artist’s realistic portrayal of the landscape was breathtaking
Modern
Title: Modern
Pronunciation:/ˈmɒdən/
Part of speech: adjective (also noun)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Synonym: contemporary
Opposite: ancient
Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past
The modern design of the building stood out in the cityscape
Contemporary
Title: Contemporary
Pronunciation:/kənˈtɛmpərəri/
Part of speech: adjective (also noun)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Synonym: current
Opposite: historical
Living or occurring at the same time; a person living at the same time as another
The museum featured an exhibit of contemporary art
Visual
Title: Visual
Pronunciation:/ˈvɪʒʊəl/
Part of speech: adjective (also noun)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Synonym: graphic
Opposite: auditory
relating to seeing or sight;a picture,piece of film,or display used to illustrate or accompany smth
The visual arts encompass a wide range of mediums
Vivid
Title: Vivid
Pronunciation:/ˈvɪvɪd/
Part of speech: adjective (also adverb)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable (abstract), countable (concrete)
Synonym: intense
Opposite: dull
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind;in a way that is very clear,powerful
The artist used vivid colors to bring the painting to life
To inspire
Title: To inspire
Pronunciation:/ɪnˈspaɪər/
Part of speech: verb (also noun)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is inspires (verb)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb form)
Synonym: motivate
Opposite: discourage
to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it; a sudden brilliant, creative
The artist’s work continues to inspire new generations of painters
To restore
Title: To restore
Pronunciation:/rɪˈstɔːr/
Part of speech: verb (also noun)
Formal or informal: Both
Synonyms:repair, fix
Opposite:deteriorate
To bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish; to bring back to a former, original
The art restorer carefully worked to restore the damaged painting
Artwork
Title: Artwork
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
Synonym: art piece
Opposite: blank canvas
A piece of art such as a painting or sculpture
The museum displayed a new artwork by a local artist
Background
Title: Background
Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
Part of speech: noun (also adjective)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Stress marks: ˈbækˌɡraʊnd
Synonym: backdrop
Opposite: foreground
The part of a picture or scene that is behind the main objects or people
The background of the painting depicted a peaceful countryside
Foreground
Title: Foreground
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrˌɡraʊnd/
Part of speech: noun (also adjective)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Stress marks: ˈfɔːrˌɡraʊnd
Synonym: forefront
Opposite: background
the part of a picture or scene that is nearest to the person looking at it
The artist used bright colors to make the flowers stand out in the foreground
Collector
Title: Collector
Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛktər/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is collectors
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: kəˈlɛktər
Synonym: gatherer
Opposite: donor
A person who collects things of a particular type, either as a hobby or as an investment
The art collector owned an impressive collection of paintings
Masterpiece
Title: Masterpiece
Pronunciation:/ˈmɑːstərˌpiːs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is masterpieces
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks:/ˈmɑːstərˌpiːs/
Synonym: magnum opus
Opposite: failure
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
The painting was considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art
Exhibit
Title: Exhibit
Pronunciation:/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
Part of speech: verb (also noun)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is exhibits (noun)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb form)
Stress marks:/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
Synonym:/display (verb), display (noun)
Opposite:/conceal
to show something publicly, or to have it on show, especially in a museum or art gallery
The artist will exhibit her paintings at the gallery next month
Landscape
Title: Landscape
Pronunciation:/ˈlændˌskeɪp/
Part of speech:/noun (also adjective)
Formal or informal:/Both
Countable or uncountable:/Countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Synonym:/scenery
Opposite:/cityscape
A painting, photograph, drawing, etc. of a natural scene, often including mountains, rivers, trees
The artist captured the beauty of the landscape in his painting
