Vocabulary List: L'Esthétique et La Beauté

Esthétique

The study of beauty and taste in art and nature.

Beauté

The quality of being physically attractive or pleasing.

Art

A diverse range of human activities that involve the creation of visual, auditory or performance artifacts.

Sublime

A quality of greatness or grandeur in art, often associated with beauty.

Harmonie

A pleasing arrangement of parts, often found in music and visual arts.

Élégance

The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

Aesthète

A person who has a deep appreciation of art and beauty.

Composition

The arrangement of elements in a work of art.

Créativité

The ability to create or use original ideas.

Perception

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

Visuel

Related to seeing or sight; visual elements in art.

Style

A distinctive manner of expression in art or literature.

Forme

The shape and structure of an object or artwork.

Couleur

The characteristic of visual perception that allows colors to be perceived.

Texture

The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface.

Sensibilité

The capacity to respond to aesthetic or emotional experiences.

Émotion

A complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Inspiration

A process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Interprétation

The act of explaining the meaning of something in art.

Tradition

Cultural practices and values that are passed down through generations.

Modernité

The quality of being modern; contemporary artistic trends.

Symbole

An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

Raffinement

Fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, or manners.

Beauté intérieure

A concept focusing on inner qualities and virtue rather than physical appearance.

Détail

An individual feature, fact, or item.

Esthétisme

A movement in art and literature emphasizing aesthetic value over social or political themes.

Vernissage

A private viewing of an art exhibition.

Époque

A period in history or in a person's life.

Modernisme

A cultural movement embracing modernity and rejecting traditional styles.

École

A group of artists, writers, or designers associated with a specific style or ideology.

Mouvement

A trend or style in literature or art.

Esthétiste

A professional in beauty and aesthetics, often in skincare or fashion.

Innovateur

A person who introduces new ideas or methods.

Connaissance

The state of being aware of something or having information.

Culture

The social behavior and norms found in human societies.

Réflexion

Careful thought or consideration about an idea or topic.

Esthétique minimaliste

A style that emphasizes simplicity and minimal elements in art.

Émotions esthétiques

Feelings evoked in response to art or beauty.

Beaux-arts

Refers to the fine arts, including painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Photographie

The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.

Design

The art or process of designing a plan or drawing for a product.

Artisanat

The creation of functional or decorative objects by hand.

Expérience esthétique

The personal reaction or feelings evoked by the experience of art.

Célébration

The act of honoring or praising an event or achievement.

Valeur esthétique

The importance or significance of beauty in a particular context.

Sens merveilleux

A profound or extraordinary sense of wonder, often linked to beauty or nature.

Appréciation

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Contexte culturel

The environment or setting in which cultural elements are situated.

Mettre en valeur

To highlight or showcase something effectively.

Éclairage

Light used to enhance the quality or perception of art.

la façon

manner/way

connu

known

graveurs

banal

également

also or equally

accordé

in agreement or harmony

L’éclairage

the way light is used or arranged in an artwork or design to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

tout au long

throughout or all along

semblaient

appeared or seemed to be

Inachevé

unfinished or incomplete, often referring to a work of art that is not fully realized.

censé

supposed or expected to be

en raison

due to or because of