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Art critique vocabulary

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    Vocabulary related to describing art
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  • What does it mean if a painting is described as “enigmatic”?
    It's easy to understand.
    It uses bright colours.
    It makes people feel calm.
    It is mysterious or puzzling.
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  • Which word describes something that strongly brings emotions or memories to mind?
    Meticulous
    Evocative
    Transcendent
    Harmonious
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  • The word “majestic” best describes something that is:
    Surprising and strange
    Small and fragile
    Beautiful, powerful and grand
    Very detailed
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  • If a work is “provocative”, it is likely to:
    Be visually boring
    Confuse the audience
    Follow traditional styles
    Make people think or react strongly
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  • A “harmonious” colour palette creates:
    A political message
    A modern or abstract mood
    A sense of balance and peace
    A feeling of chaos
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  • What does “dynamic” suggest about a piece of art?
    It includes movement
    It's part of the still life genre
    It is calm and traditional
    It uses only black and white
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  • If an artist is “meticulous”, they are:
    Very modern and bold
    Always abstract
    Known for messy technique
    Focused on small details and precision
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  • An “innovative” artist is one who:
    Copies others techniques
    Uses new and original ideas and techniques
    Paints only portraits
    Uses old traditions
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  • An “expressive” painting is likely to show:
    Political opinions
    Strong emotion
    Strict geometry
    Only black and white tones
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  • What does “transcendent” suggest about a piece of art?
    It rises above the ordinary
    It is difficult to interpret
    It breaks all rules
    It is very traditional
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  • Which word means going against typical rules or expectations?
    Harmonious
    Expressive
    Unconventional
    Symbolic
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  • What does “composition” refer to in art?
    The arrangement of elements in an artwork
    The artist's biography
    The materials used in the artwork
    The message in the artwork
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  • “Symbolism” in art is about:
    Painting objects that represent deeper meanings
    Matching colours carefully
    Showing real life events
    Using only natural objects
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  • In art, “perspective” helps the viewer understand:
    The depth and space in artwork
    The artist's point of view
    The price of the artwork
    The brushstroke technique
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  • An “interpretation” of a painting is:
    The paint used
    A translation of the artist's diary
    How the viewer understands the art work
    What is says in the guide
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  • “Brushstroke” refers to:
    The gallery lighting
    The shape of the canvas
    The way the artist applies the paint
    The type of paint used
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