Art Criticism

7 words in this vocabulary list

art

noun the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power

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adjective artistic

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  • The art gallery showcased a collection of classical paintings.
  • I love going to art museums to see cool stuff.
  • That street artist has some mad skills with spray paint.
  • Her ability to navigate difficult situations with grace is truly an art.

adjective describing something that lacks blood or is lacking in vitality or emotion

  • The surgical procedure was successful and bloodless, thanks to the advanced technology used by the medical team.
  • I can't watch horror movies with too much blood, I prefer the bloodless ones.
  • The fight was intense but surprisingly bloodless, no one got seriously hurt.
  • His speech was so persuasive that he won the argument in a bloodless manner.

adjective lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

  • The company's lacklustre performance in the last quarter has raised concerns among investors.
  • The movie received lacklustre reviews from critics and audiences alike.
  • The party was so lacklustre, we left after only an hour.
  • Her lacklustre personality made it hard for others to connect with her.

adjective characterized by or involving reduction; serving to simplify or make something seem less complex or complicated

  • The scientist argued that the reductive approach oversimplified the complexity of the issue.
  • Don't be so reductive in your thinking, there's more to it than that.
  • Stop being so basic, you're being too reductive.
  • Her reductive view of relationships as purely transactional was limiting her ability to connect with others.

noun a person who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or casting

  • The sculptor carefully chiseled away at the marble to reveal the intricate details of the statue.
  • I heard that the sculptor is working on a new project for the city park.
  • Check out the sick sculpture the sculptor made for the art show.
  • As a sculptor of words, the poet shaped emotions and thoughts into beautiful verses.

noun a person who creates art using a style characterized by spontaneous and expressive brushwork, often with nonrepresentational or abstract forms

  • The abstract expressionist movement emerged in the mid-20th century as a form of art that emphasized spontaneous, gestural brushwork and the exploration of emotional depth.
  • Have you seen that abstract expressionist painting at the art gallery? It's so cool and full of emotion.
  • I'm really digging those abstract expressionist vibes in that new art exhibit.
  • Her emotions were like a canvas being painted by an abstract expressionist, with each stroke representing a different feeling.

noun a style of painting in which the artist's movements are an essential part of the work

  • The action painter was known for their dynamic and energetic brushstrokes.
  • Did you see that action painter's latest piece? It's so vibrant and full of movement.
  • That action painter really knows how to bring the canvas to life.
  • The way the colors blend together in the action painter's work is like a dance on the canvas.