Visual Arts

11 words in this vocabulary list

collage diptych draw in lithograph painter painting portraiture puppet show sculptured accent piece book spine poem

collage

noun a work of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing

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The artist created a beautiful collage using various pieces of paper and photographs.
I love making collages with magazine cutouts and stickers.
Check out this sick collage I made for my art project!
Her novel was a collage of different perspectives and voices.

noun a painting or carving on two hinged panels that may be closed like a book

adjective relating to or characteristic of a diptych

verb to attract or bring in, as in customers or attention

The intricate details of the painting really draw in the viewer's attention.
The movie trailer was so exciting, it really drew me in.
The new video game is so addicting, it will definitely draw you in.
Her magnetic personality has the ability to draw in people from all walks of life.

noun a print made by lithography, especially a picture produced by this method

noun a person who paints pictures or walls as a profession or hobby

The painter meticulously applied layers of oil paint to create a realistic portrait.
My friend's mom is a talented painter and she's always working on a new piece in her studio.
That street artist is one heck of a painter, his graffiti is amazing!
She's a painter with words, able to vividly describe scenes and emotions in her writing.

noun a work of art created by applying paint to a surface

verb present participle of the verb 'paint', which means to apply paint to a surface

The painting exhibited at the museum was created by a renowned artist.
I love the painting hanging in your living room, it really brightens up the space.
That painting is so dope, it must have taken forever to make.
Her words painted a vivid picture in my mind.

noun a representation or likeness of a person, especially in the form of a painting, drawing, or photograph

The art exhibit featured a variety of portraiture from different time periods.
I love looking at all the different portraits in this museum, especially the portraiture section.
Check out the cool portraiture on display at the art gallery.
Her writing was like a form of literary portraiture, capturing the essence of her characters with vivid detail.

noun A puppet show is a performance in which puppets are used to tell a story or convey a message.

The children were delighted by the intricate puppet show put on by the theater group.
We should go check out that puppet show at the park this weekend, it looks like a lot of fun.
I heard the puppet show at the fair is lit, we should definitely go see it.
The politician's speech felt like a puppet show, with someone else pulling the strings behind the scenes.

verb past tense of the verb 'sculpture', meaning to shape or form something artistically

adjective describing a noun as having been shaped or formed artistically

The sculptured marble statue was a masterpiece of classical art.
I saw a really cool sculptured fountain in the park.
Check out that sick sculptured skateboard ramp!
Her words were like a sculptured work of poetry, carefully crafted and beautifully expressed.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

The antique vase serves as the perfect accent piece in the living room.
I found this cool accent piece at the flea market for my bookshelf.
Check out this funky accent piece I picked up at the thrift store.
Her infectious laughter was like an accent piece that brightened up the whole room.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea