Glossary - Paintings
Vocabulary Meaning Example
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Primitive
Etched Sophisticated Express Classify Genres Incorporate Medieval Scribe Commissioned Two dimensional Three dimensional Craftsmen Philosophy Private funding Depth Perspective Evolve Interpret Master Practices Contemporary Unlimited Reproductions Decorate |
very simple / very old-fashioned
to draw or carve words or pictures modern / complicated / not simple to communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings to put something into a group of similar things a group of similar things to include historical time period between the 5th and 15th centuries a professional writer who writes books or documents by hand to give instruction and pay for something to be done Length and Width of a picture or shape Length, Width and Depth of a picture or shape somebody who uses a learned skill to produce something. ideas and thoughts arranged in a logical order to get money from a person or a business – not the government or ruling institution the vertical distance below the surface how somebody sees something / somebody’s point of view to change over time explain or find the meaning of something to be in complete control / to have the complete set of skills the things people do regularly modern / Up to date / not old-fashioned no limits copy of a famous work of art to make something look more attractive |
There are a few primitive cultures in the world that have never seen electricity.
He etched his name onto the tree. modern computer software has become very sophisticated. Artists can express their thoughts and feelings using words, pictures, dance or sound. I would classify this painting as Cubism. My favourite genre of painting is surrealism. She incorporated many different colours into the design. In Medieval times, the weather was hotter than it is now. Books produced before printing were written by scribes. Michelangelo was commissioned to paint the Sistine Chapel in 1508. Comic books are drawn in two dimensions. Modern Hollywood animation is now always three dimensional. I paid for a craftsman to make all my furniture. It is my own philosophy to try and smile and be polite with others. Before the Renaissance, artists couldn't get private funding. What is the depth of the hole? From my perspective I think that you are both wrong. Human beings evolved from the great apes. I couldn’t understand but my friend helped me to interpret what it meant. She is a master of the piano. Some cultures in the Amazon jungle have some very unusual practices. We love to visit contemporary art galleries. There are an unlimited number of stars in the sky. This reproduction is almost as good as the original. My house is looking very old and dirty, I think it’s time to redecorate. |
