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:
Do you like art?
What's your favourite kind of art? Why?
What kind of art do you dislike? Why?
What do you prefer: classical art or modern art? Why?
Do you like drawing or painting? If yes, how long?
Are you good at dancing?
Do you think it’s difficult to write a song?
Would you like to be an artist? Why or why not?
Do you think that artists earn a lot of money?
What do you think about acrobatics: is it a real art or just a kind of sport?
Do you believe in magic? Have you ever seen any magical performances?
Are ballet and opera popular in Vietnam?
Have you ever been to a circus? Do you like clowns and jugglers?
Would you like your child to do karate or any other martial arts? Why or why not?
Have you ever been to a theatre? If yes, when and where?
Do you like watching movies?
How often do you watch movies? Where?
Do you agree that making movies is a kind of art?
Do you like fashion? Do you follow fashion trends?
Can you agree with the statement that ‘high fashion is a real art in the raw’?
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