Unit 6: Art Matters

ceramic /səˈræmɪk/ (n/adj)

gốm, làm bằng gốm. Ex: (1) She bought a ceramic vase. (2) Ceramic tiles are widely used in architecture for durability.

painting /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ (n)

tranh, tác phẩm hội họa. Ex: (1) The painting hangs in the museum. (2) Impressionist paintings often depict light and movement uniquely.

street art /striːt ɑːt/ (n)

nghệ thuật đường phố. Ex: (1) Street art decorates city walls. (2) Street art has become a medium for social commentary worldwide.

silkworm /ˈsɪlkˌwɜːm/ (n)

ấu trùng tằm. Ex: (1) Silkworms produce silk threads. (2) Farmers rear silkworms to sustain traditional silk production.

soul /səʊl/ (n)

linh hồn, tâm hồn. Ex: (1) Music touches the soul. (2) Artists express their soul through their creations.

impressionist /ɪmˈpreʃənɪst/ (adj/n)

thuộc trường phái ấn tượng / họa sĩ ấn tượng. Ex: (1) Monet was an impressionist painter. (2) Impressionist techniques focus on light and color rather than details.

display /dɪˈspleɪ/ (n)

trưng bày, sự trình diễn. Ex: (1) The display shows rare artifacts. (2) Art galleries often curate displays for exhibitions.

odor /ˈoʊdər/ (n)

mùi, hương. Ex: (1) The flower emits a pleasant odor. (2) Certain chemicals have a pungent odor that requires careful handling.

luster /ˈlʌstər/ (n)

ánh bóng, sự sáng. Ex: (1) The pearl has a beautiful luster. (2) Luster in ceramics indicates high-quality glazing techniques.

spinning wheel /ˈspɪnɪŋ wiːl/ (n)

khung cửi quay sợi. Ex: (1) She uses a spinning wheel to make thread. (2) Traditional spinning wheels are preserved in folk museums.

elegance /ˈelɪɡəns/ (n)

thanh lịch, tao nhã. Ex: (1) Her elegance impressed everyone. (2) Elegance in sculpture often lies in simplicity and proportion.

inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ (v)

truyền cảm hứng. Ex: (1) The teacher inspires her students. (2) Great artworks inspire new generations of creators.

installation /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ (n)

tác phẩm sắp đặt. Ex: (1) The museum exhibits an installation of lights. (2) Installation art transforms space and viewer experience creatively.

portrait /ˈpɔːrtrət/ (n)

chân dung. Ex: (1) The portrait hangs in the hall. (2) Portraits capture not only appearance but also personality.

thread /θred/ (n)

sợi chỉ. Ex: (1) She sewed with a red thread. (2) Silk threads from silkworms are fine yet strong for weaving.

agricultural /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/ (adj)

thuộc nông nghiệp. Ex: (1) Agricultural practices affect crop yield. (2) Agricultural innovations have supported population growth.

sculpture /ˈskʌlptʃər/ (n)

nghệ thuật điêu khắc, tác phẩm điêu khắc. Ex: (1) The sculpture is made of marble. (2) Modern sculpture often experiments with unconventional materials.

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəri/ (n)

cây dâu tằm. Ex: (1) Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves. (2) Mulberry trees are cultivated in many Asian countries for silk production.

breathable /ˈbreðəbl/ (adj)

thoáng khí. Ex: (1) Wear breathable fabrics in summer. (2) Breathable materials are preferred in textile design for comfort.

lightweight /ˈlaɪtweɪt/ (adj)

nhẹ. Ex: (1) The backpack is lightweight. (2) Lightweight ceramics are used in modern architectural features.

smoothness /ˈsmuːðnəs/ (n)

sự mịn, trơn tru. Ex: (1) The fabric’s smoothness feels nice. (2) Smoothness of glaze is crucial in ceramics for aesthetic appeal.

artful /ˈɑːrtfl/ (adj)

tài tình, khéo léo. Ex: (1) The painting is artful. (2) Artful compositions often hide complex techniques behind simplicity.

find out /faɪnd aʊt/ (phrv)

tìm hiểu, khám phá. Ex: (1) I found out the museum is free today. (2) Scientists find out new facts through careful research.

illustration /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/ (n)

minh họa. Ex: (1) The book has colorful illustrations. (2) Illustrations in textbooks help explain complex concepts visually.

be famous for something /bi ˈfeɪməs fɔː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

nổi tiếng về điều gì. Ex: (1) The city is famous for its architecture. (2) The artist is famous for innovative mixed-media works.

contrasting /ˈkɒntræstɪŋ/ (adj)

tương phản, trái ngược. Ex: (1) The painting uses contrasting colors. (2) Contrasting styles in art create visual tension and interest.

controversial /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrʃl/ (adj)

gây tranh cãi. Ex: (1) The sculpture was controversial. (2) Controversial artworks often provoke strong public debate.

media art /ˈmiːdiə ɑːt/ (n)

nghệ thuật truyền thông. Ex: (1) Media art includes digital installations. (2) Media art combines technology, sound, and visuals to create immersive experiences.

fiber /ˈfaɪbər/ (n)

sợi, chất xơ. Ex: (1) Cotton fiber is soft. (2) High-quality silk fiber is used in luxury fabrics.

praise /preɪz/ (v/n)

khen ngợi, ca ngợi. Ex: (1) Critics praised the exhibition. (2) Artists received praise for their creative approach.

cool something off /kuːl ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒf/ (phr)

làm mát, hạ nhiệt. Ex: (1) Cool off the paint before touching. (2) The technique cools off the glaze for the right finish.

fertile /ˈfɜːrtl/ (adj)

màu mỡ, phì nhiêu. Ex: (1) Fertile soil grows crops well. (2) Fertile minds produce endless creative ideas.

array of something /əˈreɪ əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

một loạt, hàng loạt. Ex: (1) The gallery displays an array of paintings. (2) An array of colors and textures enhances the visual impact of the installation.

peculiar /pɪˈkjuːliər/ (adj)

khác thường, kỳ lạ. Ex: (1) The sculpture has a peculiar shape. (2) Peculiar techniques in art attract attention for originality.

loom /luːm/ (n)

khung cửi. Ex: (1) The artisan works on a loom. (2) Traditional looms are used to weave intricate silk patterns.

embroidery /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/ (n)

thêu. Ex: (1) She learned embroidery as a hobby. (2) Embroidery techniques vary across cultures and histories.

weave /wiːv/ (v)

dệt, đan. Ex: (1) They weave baskets by hand. (2) Skilled artisans weave silk threads into delicate patterns.

wrap something in /ræp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn/ (phr)

bọc, quấn. Ex: (1) Wrap the gift in paper. (2) Cocoons wrap silk threads in natural protection.

pride /praɪd/ (n)

lòng tự hào. Ex: (1) He takes pride in his work. (2) Pride in cultural heritage strengthens community identity.

bring pride to /brɪŋ praɪd tə/ (phr)

làm tự hào. Ex: (1) The award brings pride to the school. (2) Innovative art projects bring pride to local communities.

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ (n)

kén tằm. Ex: (1) The silkworm spins a cocoon. (2) Cocoons are harvested carefully to produce silk threads.

argue for /ˈɑːrɡjuː fɔːr/ (phr)

bảo vệ, lập luận ủng hộ. Ex: (1) He argued for environmental protection. (2) Art critics argue for contemporary art to be included in mainstream galleries.