Edgar Degas Word Search
Edgar Degas, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure 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: PASTEL, BALLET, DANCER, IMPRESSION, SCULPTURE, MUSICIAN, DRAWING, PARIS, STUDIO, BRONZE, MUSEUM, SKETCH.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Edgar Degas word list, defined
- PASTEL /ˈpæstəl/ (also /ˈpɑːstəl/ in British English) · noun and adjective
- As a noun, pastel refers to a pale, delicate color or shade, as well as the art medium made with soft, pigmented sticks. As an adjective, it describes colors or objects characterized by such pale, muted tones. Related: pale shade, soft hue, muted color, delicate tint.
- BALLET /ˈbæleɪ/ · noun
- Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music, characterized by precise, highly formalized movements and gestures, originating in the Italian Renaissance courts and developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It also refers more generally to a theatrical performance or work of this kind. Related: dance, choreography, performance, theatrical dance.
- DANCER /ˈdɑːn.sər/ (UK) — /ˈdæn.sɚ/ (US) · noun
- A person who dances, especially as a performer or professional. Related: performer, terpsichorean, ballerina, ballet dancer.
- IMPRESSION /ɪmˈpreʃən/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, an opinion, belief, or feeling about someone or something, or the effect something has on the mind. As a verb, to make someone feel admiration, respect, or a strong positive response. Related: opinion, belief, view, idea.
- SCULPTURE /ˈskʌlptʃər/ · noun
- A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art made by carving, modeling, casting, or otherwise shaping a material. By extension, “sculpture” refers to the art or practice of creating such works. Related: statue, carving, model, effigy.
- MUSICIAN /ˈmjuːzɪkən/ · noun
- A person who plays a musical instrument, sings, or composes music, especially as a professional or serious practitioner. Related: performer, player, composer, singer.
- DRAWING /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/ · noun
- A picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint; also the activity or skill of producing such pictures. Related: sketch, picture, illustration, portrait.
- PARIS /ˈpɛərɪz/ (British); /ˈpærɪs/ (American) · proper noun
- Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated in the north-central part of the country on the River Seine. It is a major European center for culture, politics, finance, fashion, and transportation. Related: City of Light, Paname.
- STUDIO /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ (British); /ˈstuːdioʊ/ (American) · noun and verb
- A room, building, or organization where creative professionals work or produce artistic work, especially music, film, photography, or visual art. Related: workshop, atelier, workroom, facility.
- BRONZE /brɒnz/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A reddish-brown alloy of copper, usually with tin, used historically and today for sculpture, tools, and ornaments; also a similar reddish-brown colour. Related: copper alloy, statuary metal, tan, russet.
- MUSEUM /mjuˈziːəm/ · noun
- An institution or building where collections of artistic, historical, scientific, or cultural objects are preserved, studied, and displayed, usually for public education and appreciation. The word can also refer to such a collection itself. Related: gallery, collection, archive, institute.
- SKETCH /sketʃ/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a sketch is a rough or preliminary drawing, or a brief description that conveys only the main features of something. As a verb, to sketch means to make a quick drawing or to describe something briefly and without full detail. Related: drawing, outline, diagram, study.
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