1. a person who creates art
2. a person who is skilled at drawing, painting, performing, etc.
1. The artist leans over his painting.
2. The artist is famous for creating new dance moves.
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Definition to say, show, or write about opinions, feelings, or knowledge
Sample Sentence They express their ideas in American Sign Language. Image Credit: Juan Ci/Shutterstock.com
to think of something or create it in your mind
Sample Sentence
He likes to imagine being an airplane pilot.
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1. to make or create something by using whatever is available
Sample Sentences
1. The swan improvises a nest from old rope and bottles.
2. to speak or perform without preparation
2. She does not know the steps to the dance, so she must improvise.
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Definition
something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create
Sample Sentence
The child found inspiration at the art museum.
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1. first or earliest
2. new or different
1. The student draws a copy of the original painting at the museum.
2. The student thinks the famous painting is very original.
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1. (n.) careful study or activity to find and report new knowledge about a subject
2. (v.) to collect more information about a subject
1. The student conducts research on her favorite artist.
2. The student researches her favorite artist.
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Definition a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements
Sample Sentence
The drummer beats a fast rhythm.
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1. a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed
2. the way in which elements are similar across works of art
1. His usual style is to paint using tiny dots.
2. The style of this painting is similar to that of other paintings made around the same time.
Image Credit: Albert Dubois-Pillet (French, 1846–1890), J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center (Los Angeles)
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1. unlike anything or anyone else
2. very special or unusual
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1. The singer used her unique voice like a musical instrument.
2. The artist uses unique objects as paintbrushes.
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