UNIT 4: ART & THE ARTIST

arrow (n)

A symbol or design shaped like an arrow.

pottery (n)

Objects made of clay, like vases or sculptures.

sap (n)

Sticky liquid from trees used in some artworks.

fluid (n, adj)

A substance that flows, like ink or paint.

archeology (n)

Study of ancient art and artifacts.

tremendous (adj)

Very big or powerful in impact.

folk song (n)

Traditional song that inspires art.

niece (n)

A female relative, often used as a muse.

milestone (n)

An important achievement in an artist's career.

ceremony (n)

A formal event, sometimes inspiring art.

shelter (n)

A place of protection, often depicted in art.

plentiful (adj)

Existing in large amounts, like art supplies.

indigenous (adj)

Native to a place, often influencing art.

bind (v)

To tie or connect, as in bookbinding.

date back (phr v)

To originate from a past time.

lithography (n)

Printing technique using stone or metal plates.

wood drill (n)

A tool for carving wood in sculptures.

pantograph (n)

A tool for copying drawings at different sizes.

greasy crayon (n)

A waxy crayon used in printmaking.

transfer paper (n)

Paper used to move designs onto surfaces.

nuance (n)

A small but important artistic detail.

spectrum (n)

A range of colors or artistic styles.

chaotic (adj)

Full of disorder, like abstract art.

suited (adj)

Well-matched or appropriate for art.

spontaneously (adv)

Created without planning, like improvisation.

reluctant (adj)

Hesitant or unwilling to create.

circulation (n)

Movement of art in exhibitions or sales.

utility (n)

Practical use of art or design.

composition (n)

The arrangement of elements in art.

revolutionary (adj)

Radically new and innovative in art.

attainable (adj)

Possible to achieve in art.

notorious (adj)

Famous for a negative reason in art.

infamous (adj)

Well-known for something bad.

glamorize (v)

To make art look more attractive.

provoke (v)

To create strong reactions in art.

carved (adj, v)

Cut into a surface to create art.

abstract (adj)

Art that doesn't show real objects.

workmanship (n)

The quality of an artist's work.

circular (adj)

Round in shape, often in design.

critique (n)

A detailed review of artwork.

upkeep (n)

Maintenance of art or materials.

hand-held (adj)

Small enough to hold in your hand.

graphite (n)

A type of carbon used in pencils.

chalk (n, v)

Soft, powdery drawing material.

artefact (n)

A historical object, often artistic.

Engrave (v)

To cut designs into a hard surface.

blemish (n, v)

A small flaw in an artwork.

tuck away

To store something safely.

Engross (v)

To fully capture attention.

archaeologist (n)

A scientist who studies ancient art.

Outstripped (v)

To exceed in skill or speed.

Outnumbered (v)

To be greater in number.