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[D] Arts, Literature, Theater, and Cinema I

LET'S UNDERSTAND 1 📚

Types of Art and Artists

A. Sculptor and Sculpture

SCULPTOR


Sculptor - the one who creates sculptures such as statues

Scupture - the type of art made by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster

    Example:

  • The sculpture was made by the sculptor on a fixed-price contract.

B. Potter and Pottery

POTTERY


Potter - a person who makes pots, bowls, plates, etc., out of clay

Pottery - pots, dishes, and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay

    Example:

  • The potter shaped and squeezed the lump of clay into a graceful shape.

C. Architect and Architecture

ARCHITECTURE


Architect - a person who is qualified to design buildings and to plan and supervise their construction

Architecture - the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings

    Example:

  • This renowned architect studied architecture in the US.

D. Abstract

ABSTRACT


Abstract - a type of painting that involves shapes and colors rather than a person; a non-objective art, which does not have an accurate representation of a visual reality

    Example:

  • There's beauty in every abstract painting.

E. Portrait

PORTRAIT


Portrait - a genre in painting, where the intent is to represent a specific human subject

    Example:

  • She had her portrait painted.

F. Landscape

LANDSCAPE


Landscape - a painting of a scene in the countryside

    Example:

  • He decided to take up watercolor landscape painting because he has always loved the mountains and valleys.

G. Still life

PAINTING


Still life - is a painting of a set of objects that do not move typically with a focus on household objects, flowers, or fruits

    Example:

  • The children are learning still life painting in art class.

LET'S TRY IT!

Direction: Complete the sentences below using the correct words.

  1. The building exemplifies the style of which was popular at the time.

  2. Mrs. Bennet likes to collect ancient such as Greek vases and jars.

  3. is a painting of a set of objects that do not move typically with a focus on household objects, flowers, or fruits.

  4. He painted a of his daughter.

  5. The chiseled the lump of marble into a fine statue.

  6. They commissioned an to design the new library.

  7. The young artist opened a gallery of his paintings which apply his signature style of using geometric shapes.

LET'S UNDERSTAND 2 📚

At the Theater and Cinema

A. Production

  • (noun) is any work of theatre, such as a staged play, musical, comedy or drama produced from a written book or script.

    Example:

  • Our new production of 'Hamlet' is currently in rehearsal.

B. Costume

  • (noun) a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period.

    Example:

  • The costumes are essential to a play and they are designed to support the script and set the tone and style.

C. Cast

  • (noun) is the group of actors who make up a film or stage play.

    Example:

  • One of the cast members was awesome at portraying a very complex role.

D. Comedian

  • (noun) an entertainer whose act is designed to make an audience laugh

    Example:

  • The comedian gave a long monologue of jokes.

E. Entertainer

  • (noun) a person, such as a singer, dancer, or comedian, whose job is to entertain others.

    Example:

  • This year's festival includes a wide range of entertainers from all over the country.

F. Audience

  • (noun) the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting

    Example:

  • The audience began clapping and cheering after the performance ended.

G. Scene

  • (noun) a sequence of continuous actions in a play, movie, opera, or book

    Example:

  • The first scene of the novel is set in Scotland.

H. Script

  • (noun) the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast

    Example:

  • Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.

I. Dialogue

  • (noun) a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie

    Example:

  • The play contained some very witty dialogue.

J. Screenplay

  • (noun) the script of a movie, including acting instructions and scene directions.

    Example:

  • Over the weekend, the cast attended a screenplay reading at the Hamshire Hall.

LET'S PRACTICE!

Direction: Identify what is being described below.

audience comedian
dialogue production
screenplay cast
costume entertainer
scene script

1. A part of a conversational exchange between two people in a scene.

2. Clothing wore for a certain kind of a play.

3. Actors in a play.

4. Is a form of narration in which the movements, actions, expressions, and dialogue of the characters are described in a certain format.

5. Is a person whose job or goal is to perform for the amusement of others.

6. A person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories.

7. The group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, or someone speaking.

8. Handwriting as distinct from print; written characters.

9. A part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time.

10. A presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television.

LET'S RECAP! 📝

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Which three words/phrases were the most challenging to understand or remember?