Art And Design Terms

5 words in this vocabulary list

frame interlacing interspace obverse purple

frame

noun the structure of a sentence or argument

verb to provide a structure or support for something

  • The artist carefully selected a gold frame for her masterpiece.
  • I'm thinking of getting a new frame for that photo of us.
  • Check out this sick frame I found at the thrift store.
  • She tried to frame him for the crime, but he had an alibi.

interlacing

verb to connect or weave together in a intricate pattern

adjective having a pattern of crossing lines or strands

  • The artist created a beautiful tapestry with intricate interlacing patterns.
  • I love how the colors are interlacing in this painting.
  • The vines were all interlacing together, it looked pretty cool.
  • The themes of love and loss were interlacing throughout the novel.

interspace

noun a space that intervenes between things; an intervening space

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

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  • The interspace between the two buildings allows for natural light to filter through.
  • I found a cozy little spot in the interspace between the couch and the coffee table.
  • Let's hang out in the interspace behind the school during lunch.
  • The poet often explores the interspace between dreams and reality in her work.

obverse

noun the side of a coin, medal, or badge that bears the main design or inscription

adjective facing or turned towards the observer

  • The obverse side of the coin features the portrait of the country's founding father.
  • Check out the obverse of this coin - it has a cool design on it.
  • I flipped the coin and it landed on the obverse, so I won the bet.
  • On the obverse of success lies hard work and determination.

purple

noun a color intermediate between red and blue

adjective of a color intermediate between red and blue

  • The queen's robe was a regal shade of purple.
  • I love wearing purple because it makes me feel unique.
  • That concert was so purple, man!
  • Her words painted a purple picture of the sunset.