LET'S UNDERSTAND 1 📚
Types of Art and Artists
A. Sculptor and Sculpture
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
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The sculpture was made by the sculptor on a fixed-price contract.
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B. Potter and 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
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The potter shaped and squeezed the lump of clay into a graceful shape.
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C. Architect and 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
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This renowned architect studied architecture in the US.
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D. 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
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There's beauty in every abstract painting.
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E. Portrait
Portrait - a genre in painting, where the intent is to represent a specific human subject
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She had her portrait painted.
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F. Landscape
Landscape - a painting of a scene in the countryside
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He decided to take up watercolor landscape painting because he has always loved the mountains and valleys.
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G. Still life
Still life - is a painting of a set of objects that do not move typically with a focus on household objects, flowers, or fruits
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The children are learning still life painting in art class.
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LET'S TRY IT!
Direction: Complete the sentences below using the correct words.
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The building exemplifies the style of which was popular at the time.
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Mrs. Bennet likes to collect ancient such as Greek vases and jars.
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is a painting of a set of objects that do not move typically with a focus on household objects, flowers, or fruits.
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He painted a of his daughter.
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The chiseled the lump of marble into a fine statue.
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They commissioned an to design the new library.
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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.
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Our new production of 'Hamlet' is currently in rehearsal.
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B. Costume
- (noun) a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period.
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The costumes are essential to a play and they are designed to support the script and set the tone and style.
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C. Cast
- (noun) is the group of actors who make up a film or stage play.
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One of the cast members was awesome at portraying a very complex role.
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D. Comedian
- (noun) an entertainer whose act is designed to make an audience laugh
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The comedian gave a long monologue of jokes.
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E. Entertainer
- (noun) a person, such as a singer, dancer, or comedian, whose job is to entertain others.
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This year's festival includes a wide range of entertainers from all over the country.
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F. Audience
- (noun) the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting
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The audience began clapping and cheering after the performance ended.
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G. Scene
- (noun) a sequence of continuous actions in a play, movie, opera, or book
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The first scene of the novel is set in Scotland.
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H. Script
- (noun) the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast
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Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.
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I. Dialogue
- (noun) a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie
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The play contained some very witty dialogue.
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J. Screenplay
- (noun) the script of a movie, including acting instructions and scene directions.
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Over the weekend, the cast attended a screenplay reading at the Hamshire Hall.
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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! 📝
Which three words/phrases were the most challenging to understand or remember?