Artists Word Search
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Sample words: DAVID, PIETA, MOSES, BACCHUS, GENESIS, LASTJUDGMENT, CRUCIFIX, DEPOSITION, GALATEA, TRANSFIGURATION, SISTINE, DISPUTATION, CHIAROSCURO, TEMPERA, OILPAINTING, GESSO.
Artists word list, defined
- PIETA /piˈɛtə/ · noun
- A sculpture or painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, often created by Michelangelo. Related: sculpture, painting, artwork.
- GENESIS /ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ · noun
- The origin or coming into existence of something; the creation of the universe or the world, according to the biblical account. In a broader sense, the origin or beginning of something. Related: origin, beginning, creation, birth.
- CRUCIFIX /ˈkruːsɪfɪks/ · noun
- A crucifix is a cross bearing the figure of the crucified Jesus Christ, used chiefly in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions as an object of devotion. It is distinguished from a plain cross by its depiction of Christ's body. Related: rood, cross.
- DEPOSITION /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/ · noun
- The action of deposing someone, especially a monarch or other ruler; also, testimony given under oath and recorded in writing for use in court. Related: testimony, statement, sworn evidence, ouster.
- GALATEA /ˌɡæləˈtiːə/ · noun
- In classical mythology, Galatea is a sea-nymph beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus, and in later artistic tradition the statue of ivory carved by Pygmalion that was brought to life. As an ordinary lowercase word, "galatea" also denotes a strong, glossy cotton fabric, often striped, used especially for sportswear.
- TRANSFIGURATION /trænzˈfɪɡərˌeɪʃən/ · noun
- The act of changing the form or appearance of something, especially in a magical or mysterious way. A transformation or change in the form or appearance of something. Related: transformation, metamorphosis, change, alteration.
- DISPUTATION /ˌdɪspjuˈteɪʃən/ · noun
- A formal debate or prolonged discussion of a contested point, especially one conducted in an academic or scholarly setting; more generally, verbal disagreement or argument. Related: debate, argument, disagreement, dispute.
- CHIAROSCURO /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊərəʊ/ · noun
- The treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting; an effect of contrasted light and shadow, especially one used to create depth or dramatic atmosphere. Related: light and shade, contrast, shading, tonality.
- TEMPERA /ˈtɛmpərə/ · noun
- A painting medium consisting of pigments suspended in a water-based solution, used for creating artworks, especially in the Renaissance period. A temperamental person is one who is prone to sudden changes in mood or behavior. Related: paint, medium, pigment, color.
- GESSO /ˈdʒɛsoʊ/ · noun
- A mixture of water, binder, and pigment used as a primer for painting, especially on wood or canvas. Related: primer, painting medium, ground, undercoat.
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