accessibility
(n) how easy something is to understand
all shapes and sizes
(phrase) of many different shapes and sizes
call for something
(vp) to need or deserve a particular action or quality
clarity
(n) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
decorative
(adj) intended to be attractive rather than having a use
dogmatic
(adj) not willing to accept other ideas or opinions because you think yours are right
dominant
(adj) main or most important
durable
(adj) remaining in good condition over a long time
enhance
(v) to improve something
exert an influence on
(vp) to have an effect on
format
(n) the way something is designed, arranged or produced
foster
(v) to encourage something to develop
give someone an opportunity
(vp) to allow someone to have the chance to do something
grind
(v) to keep rubbing something between two rough, hard surfaces until it becomes a powder
in stark contrast to
(phrase) used to show that someone or something is completely different from someone or something
else
indigenous people
(np) people who have lived in a place for a very long time, before other people moved to that place from
different parts of the world
make advances in something
(phrase) to make something develop or progress
make use of something
(phrase) to use something that is available
meet a need for something
(phrase) to provide what is necessary for something
nuance
(n) a very slight difference
override
(v) to be more important than something else
palette
(n) a board used by an artist to mix their paints on while they are painting
passionate about something
(adj) very enthusiastic about something
pigment
(n) a substance that gives something colour
prior to something
(adj) before something
produce
(v) to create something
remarkable
(adj) very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire
share the spotlight with something or someone
(phrase) to receive less attention because someone or something else has started to be noticed too
spectrum
(n) a range of something
stimulate
(v) to give someone the interest and excitement to do something
take advantage of something
(phrase) to use a situation to get something good
take hold
(phrase) to become popular
take off
(vp) to suddenly become successful
take steps to do something
(phrase) to take action in order to solve a problem
to this day
(phrase) even now, after a long period
trace
(v) to copy a picture by putting transparent paper on top and following the outer line of the picture with
a pen
a vehicle for doing something
(phrase) a way of making something happen, often a way of communicating ideas
visual art form
(np) something that someone has made to be beautiful or to express their ideas which can be seen, for
example a painting or a sculpture
wash away
(vp) if water washes something away, it removes that thing
when it comes to doing something
(phrase) used to introduce a new idea that you want to say something about
work of art
(np) a very beautiful and important painting, drawing, etc.
street art
(np) art that involves shapes and colours, not images of real things or people
abstract art
(np) art that involves shapes and colours, but not images or real things or people
artisan
(n) someone who does skilled work with their hands
award-winning design
(np) a design (= the planning of how a physical object will look and work) that has won prizes for its
excellence
ceramic
(adj) made from shaping and heating clay
conceptual art
(np) art which is intended mainly to express ideas and which is not intended to be beautiful in itself
contemporary
(adj) of the present time
craftsmanship
(n) skill at making things
curator
(n) a person who is in charge of a museum
depict
(v) to represent someone or something in a picture or story
design-conscious
(adj) considering design to be important
ergonomic design
(np) design which is intended to help the user of an object by being comfortable or easy to use
flourish
(v) to grow or develop well
functional
(adj) designed to be practical and useful, not just attractive
graphic art
(np) art which involves drawing, painting, printing, photography, writing, etc.
industrial design
(np) the design that is involved in products that are for selling, and is intended to improve both their
appearance and their function
innovative
(adj) using new methods or ideas
interface
(n) a connection between two pieces of electronic equipment or between a person and a computer
offer an incentive
(vp) to offer something to someone that is worth having and will have the effect of making them work
harder or behave in a way that you want
performing arts
(plural n) types of entertainment that are performed in front of people, such as dancing, singing and
acting
pottery
(n) plates, bowls, etc. that are made from clay
receive a government grant
(vp) to get an amount of money from the government for a special purpose
showcase
(n) an event which is intended to show the best qualities of something
state-of-the-art design
(np) design which uses the newest technology, ideas and materials
timeless
(adj) not changing because of time or fashion
withdraw sponsorship
(vp) to stop providing money for an event, programme, etc. in return for advertising your own products
or services