Edgar Degas Word Search
Edgar Degas, as a word search. 12 words drawn from famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: IMPRESSIONISM, PASTEL, CHARCOAL, MONOTYPE, LITHOGRAPH, BRONZE, CANVAS, BALLET, DANCERS, DANCECLASS, REHEARSAL, RACECOURSE.
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Edgar Degas word list, defined
- IMPRESSIONISM /ɪm.preʊ.ʒən.ɪzəm/ · noun
- A style of painting characterized by the use of short, broken brushstrokes and vivid, unblended colors to capture the fleeting impressions of light and color in outdoor settings. It is also used to describe a literary or artistic movement that emphasizes the subjective experience and the emotional response to a work of art. Related: expressionism, modernism, post-impressionism, art nouveau.
- PASTEL /pæstɛl/ · noun
- A pale or delicate color, especially one used in painting or printing. A pale or delicate shade of a color, especially one used in fashion. Related: pale, delicate, soft, muted.
- CHARCOAL /ˈtʃɑːrkəʊl/ · noun
- A black residue or powder produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter, used as a fuel or for drawing and writing. A dark grey or black powder used in drawing and painting. Related: soot, ash, carbon, powder.
- MONOTYPE /mɒnətaɪp/ · noun
- A printing process in which a single character is inked and then transferred to paper, often used for calligraphy and artistic purposes. A monotype is also a unique print made using this process. Related: monoprint, calligraphy, typography, printmaking.
- LITHOGRAPH /ˈlɪθəɡrɑːf/ · noun
- A print made from a stone or metal plate, typically with a smooth, even finish. A method of printing from a stone or metal plate. Related: etching, engraving, print, engraved.
- BRONZE /brɒnz/ · noun, verb
- A hard, yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin, used for making statues, coins, and other objects. To coat or cover something with a thin layer of bronze. Related: copper, brass, gold, silver.
- CANVAS /kænvəs/ · noun, verb
- A piece of fabric, typically cotton or linen, stretched on a frame or attached to a board, used for painting or other artistic purposes. To create or work on a plan or design, especially a detailed one. Related: fabric, cloth, painting, drawing.
- BALLET /ˈbælɪ/ · noun
- A classical dance form characterized by lightness, delicacy, and precision of movement, often performed to orchestral music. Related: dance, theater, performance, art.
- DANCERS /dænsərz/ · noun
- People who dance professionally or as a hobby. Dancers may perform in various styles, such as ballet, contemporary, or hip-hop. Related: performers, dancers, movers, prancers.
- REHEARSAL /riːˈhɛər.səl/ · noun
- A practice or rehearsal of something, especially a performance, in order to prepare for it or to improve it. A rehearsal is a trial or a dress rehearsal. Related: practice, rehearse, dress rehearsal, run-through.
- RACECOURSE /ˈreɪskɔːs/ · noun
- A racecourse is a specially designed and built circuit or track for horse racing or other competitive events, typically having a defined starting point and finishing line. Related: track, circuit, course, oval.
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