Diego Velazquez Word Search
This Diego Velazquez word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: MENINAS, HILANDERAS, BORRACHOS, BUFON, BODEGON, INFANTA, HABSBURG, BAROQUE, CHIAROSCURO, TENEBRISM, PAREJA, GLAZING.
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Diego Velazquez word list, defined
- INFANTA /ɪnˈfæntə/ · noun
- A daughter of a king or queen, especially in Spain or Portugal. Related: princess, daughter of a monarch, royal child.
- BAROQUE /bəˈrɒk/ (British) ; /bəˈroʊk/ (US) · adjective (also noun)
- Relating to or characteristic of the Baroque style of art, architecture, and music prevalent in Europe from the early 17th to the mid-18th century, marked by elaborate ornamentation, dramatic movement, and rich detail; by extension, extravagantly ornate, convoluted, or grotesque in style. Related: ornate, elaborate, flamboyant, florid.
- 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.
- TENEBRISM /tɛnˈbrɪzəm/ · noun
- A style of painting characterized by the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, often to create a sense of drama or mystery. It is typically associated with the Baroque period. Related: chiaroscuro, tenebrous, shadowy, dark.
- GLAZING /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A glazing is a layer of transparent or translucent material, such as glass or plastic, applied to a surface, typically to protect or decorate it. To glaze something means to apply this layer, often using a liquid or powdered substance that hardens to form a smooth, shiny surface. Related: coating, lacquer, varnish, film.
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