used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading This second purpose is what makes the picture a work of art.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
COMPOSITIONnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
FirstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
set up or found
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
GEOMETRICadjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪk/
characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
conformity or harmony
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
engage in
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading This second purpose is what makes the picture a work of art.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This second purpose is what makes the picture a work of art.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
reliesverbUS /rɪˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This second purpose is what makes the picture a work of art.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This second purpose is what makes the picture a work of art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And we found that the artist, in order to make his composition give pleasure to our sense of sight, relies upon the pleasure that we derive from repetition and contrast, and upon the instinct that we all have for keeping our balance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION In the previous chapters we talked about the elements of composition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This second purpose is what makes the picture a work of art.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We found that the composition or arrangement of figures and objects in the picture is designed by artists for two purposes: Firstly, to represent some subject; and, secondly, to represent it in such a way that the arrangement itself will be a source of pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The elements of composition, in fact, are repetition and contrast in a state of balance, sometimes with the added charm of rhythm.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This second purpose is what makes the picture a work of art.
