23. art Flashcards

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a day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration.

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He charged that in Tripura Hindu religious #festivals were not allowed to be celebrated by Christians.

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a system or thing used as an example to follow or imitate.

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A Bradford car dealership has been hailed as a #model for others to follow for its work in supporting and promoting equal opportunities.

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a manner of doing something.

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In addition, the different management #styles of teachers and their implementation in the classroom are discussed.

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the external form or appearance characteristic of someone or something; the outline of an area or figure.

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Use a black marker to outline the #shape and to write scientific or mathematical equations on the bag.

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the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

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Out of these four basic elements the repayment #structure of debt stands as the most important.

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a public display of works of art or other items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

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Currently, an important museum #exhibition exploring these works is traveling across the country.

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make a prominent exhibition of (something) in a place where it can be easily seen.

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His collections are prominently #displayed at the Lalit Kala Akademi and at the National Gallery of Modern Art.

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the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.

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Council has referred concerns about the ‘Water Cloud’ #sculpture back to the Dorrigo philanthropist who proposed it as a gift to his community.

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a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.

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Each is in turn derived from a familiar #portrait by the likes of David and Holbein.

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an activity involving skill in making things by hand.

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Clinker shipbuilding was a genuine #craft, in which the shipwright remained close to his materials.

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the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

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The secret to the Netherlands’ success lies in the use of #architectural innovation to reimagine what an agricultural landscape can look like.

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an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.

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There, pageants and #performances could be presented against the authentic background of Clifford’s Tower and the Castle Museum buildings.

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a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.

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Today, these works are considered #masterpieces and are worth millions of dollars.

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the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

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Fine artists would give #inspiration and stimulus and craftsmen would give practical classes.

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pick out and emphasize.

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Finally, in the concluding chapter, he #highlights theoretical issues that deserve more attention in future research.

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evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill: grand, imposing, or awesome.

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While these statistics may not seem #impressive at first glance, they are in fact monumental.

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(of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

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The composition is effective through the use of converging diagonals and the play of light on the #transparent materials.

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relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.

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The minister says the social economy has many able people capable of #creative thinking and wealth creation.

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pots, dishes, and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay.

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In porcelain and #pottery, connoisseurship was in its infancy, as can be seen by publications of the time.

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a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture.

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The writings, poetry, #sketches and drawings of the artist complement selected images.

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a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall hanging or furniture covering.

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Later, the artist went through periods of making #tapestry and large-scale textile works.

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existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

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Fabre explains that his metaphors are simultaneously real and illusory, physical and #abstract , living and dead.

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the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

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It has often been regarded, like folk music, as a genuine popular #culture, in danger of extinction.

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pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

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She added further sparkle to her #elegant ensemble with a pair of floral diamond earrings, as well as a selection of dazzling statement rings.