Art Dictionary - E
These are words taken from the ArtLex Art Dictionary at http://www.artlex.com/. The links will take you to the art dictionary, where you will find a definition and examples. The pages are divided into sections of the alphabet. There are pages for E-Em, and En-Ez. Some of the links go to the exact page. Other links take you to a general page. Click the link and scroll down to the word listed.
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ear
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
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earth color
a colored mineral used as a pigment
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earthenware
ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
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earthwork
an earthen rampart
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easel
an upright tripod for displaying something
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ecce homo
a representation of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns
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eccentric
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
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echinus
ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
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edition
the form in which a text is published
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educator
someone who educates young people
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effigy
a representation of a person
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efflorescence
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
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effort
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
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egg-and-dart
a decorative molding
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elevation
distance of something above a reference point
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ellipse
a closed plane curve with an oval shape
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elongate
lengthen
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emblem
special design representing a quality, type, or group
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emboss
raise in a relief
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embossment
an impression produced by pressure or printing
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embroider
decorate with needlework
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embroidery
decorative needlework
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emphasis
intensity or forcefulness of expression
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enamel
any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
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encaustic
a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax
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engraving
making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
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enlargement
the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
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Enlightenment
a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
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ennui
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
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ephemera
something transitory or not of lasting significance
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epoxy resin
a strong glue
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eraser
an implement used to erase something
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erasure
deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
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erotica
creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
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etching
making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
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ewer
an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
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expression
the communication of your beliefs or opinions
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expressionism
an art movement focused on representing inner emotions
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extrude
form or shape by forcing through an opening
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extrusion
something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
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eye dropper
pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time
Created on Thu Nov 20 13:57:46 EST 2008
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