Thứ Sáu, 10 tháng 12, 2021

Talking about Art in English - Part 1!

Part I


Vocabularies:


Classical art


Modern art = contemporary art  /kənˈtempəreri/


Fine art /ˌfaɪn ˈɑːrt/ 


Applied art


Visual art    

  • ceramics  /səˈræmɪks/

  • drawing

  • painting

  • sculpture

  • printmaking

  • design:

  • web-design

  • fashion design

  • graphic design


  • photography

  • video

  • film-making

  • architecture


Written art

  • literature

  • novels

  • drama

  • short story

  • biography / autobiography

  • poetry


Performing art:

  • acrobatics  /ˌækrəˈbæt̬ɪks/

  • joggling /ˈdʒɑːɡəlɪŋ/

  • dance

  • music

  • magic

  • opera and operetta

  • theatre

  • film

  • martial arts



Artwork  /ˈɑːrtwɝːk/ = piece /piːs/


Artist 


Musician  /mjuːˈzɪʃən/


Singer  /ˈsɪŋɚ/


Dancer


Composer  /kəmˈpoʊzɚ/ 


Writer


Juggler  /ˈdʒʌɡlɚ/


Potter  /ˈpɑːt̬ɚ/


Photographer /fəˈtɑːɡrəfɚ/


Sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/


Calligrapher   /kəˈlɪɡrəfɚ/


Illustrator  /ˈɪləstreɪt̬ɚ/


Designer  /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/



The art world 

   Ex. I’m not keen on fine art, that's why sometimes I can’t understand some phrases commonly used in the art world.


Stereotype  /ˈsteriətaɪp/

   Ex. The characters in the book are just stereotypes.


Cliché  /kliːˈʃeɪ/

   Ex. I know it's a cliché, but my wedding day was just the happiest day of my life.


Arty type

Statement jewellery /ˈsteɪtmənt /ˈdʒuːəlri/


To roll someone's eyes

  Ex. I just rolled my eyes as my friend told another one of his stupid jokes.


Overall /ˌoʊvɚˈɑːl/ = in general

   Ex. The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.


Art Vocabulary Adjectives:

  • Well-known 

  • Abstract  /ˈæbstrækt/

  • Semi-abstract

  • Surreal  /səˈriːəl/

  • Symbolic

  • Balanced

  • Detailed

  • Expressive

  • Accomplished  /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/

  • Characteristic /ˌkerəktəˈrɪstɪk/

  • Aesthetic /esˈθet̬ɪk/

  • Creative

  • Beautiful

  • Artistic /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

  • Deeply thoughtful   /ˈdiːpli ˈθɑːtfəl/

  • Thought-provoking

  • Atmospheric /ˌætməsˈferɪk/

  • Original

  • Inspirational

  • Colorful

  • Authentic  /ɑːˈθent̬ɪk/

  • Mature  /məˈtʊr/

  • Boundless /ˈbaʊndləs/

  • Timeless

  • Avant-garde /ˌævɑ̃ːˈɡɑːrd/

  • Brilliant

  • Award-winning  /əˈwɔːrdˌwɪnɪŋ/

  • Skilled

  • Collectable

  • Engaging

  • Evocative  /ɪˈvɑːkət̬ɪv/

  • Remarkable

  • Unforgettable

  • Daring

  • Emotionally charged

  • Energetic

  • Fresh

  • Pure

  • Gorgeous

  • Graceful

  • Touching

  • Traditional ## unconventional

  • Romantic

  • Sensual

  • Lifelike

  • Realistic

  • Mysterious

  • Mystical

  • Narrative /ˈnerət̬ɪv/

  • Lyrical

  • Passionate  /ˈpæʃənət/

  • Peaceful

  • Tasteful

  • Unique

  • Varied

  • Candid

  • Controversial /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɝːʃəl/

  • Inaccessible /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/

  • Pretentious  /prɪˈtenʃəs/

  • Outrageous  /ˌaʊtˈreɪdʒəs/  


Answer the questions:

  1. Do you like art?

  2. What's your favourite kind of art? Why?

  3. What kind of art do you dislike? Why?

  4. What do you prefer: classical art or modern art? Why?

  5. Do you like drawing or painting? If yes, how long?

  6. Are you good at dancing?

  7. Do you think it’s difficult to write a song?

  8. Would you like to be an artist? Why or why not?

  9. Do you think that artists earn a lot of money?

  10. What do you think about acrobatics: is it a real art or just a kind of sport?

  11. Do you believe in magic? Have you ever seen any magical performances?

  12. Are ballet and opera popular in Vietnam?

  13. Have you ever been to a circus? Do you like clowns and jugglers?

  14. Would you like your child to do karate or any other martial arts? Why or why not?

  15. Have you ever been to a theatre? If yes, when and where?

  16. Do you like watching movies?

  17. How often do you watch movies? Where?

  18. Do you agree that making movies is a kind of art?

  19. Do you like fashion? Do you follow fashion trends?

  20. Can you agree with the statement that ‘high fashion is a real art in the raw’?

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