Architecture
Buildings, architectural design, structure, form and built environments.
Areas within Architecture
Visual art
General vocabulary for visual artworks, artistic media and creative practice.
97 wordsPainting and drawing
Painting, drawing, colour, line, composition, media and techniques.
50 wordsSculpture
Three-dimensional art, carving, modelling, casting and sculptural materials.
42 wordsArchitecture
Buildings, architectural design, structure, form and built environments.
178 wordsGraphic design
Layout, branding, visual communication, graphics and publication design.
39 wordsDesign principles
Balance, contrast, hierarchy, proportion, rhythm, alignment and other design principles.
35 wordsArt history
Artistic movements, periods, styles, criticism and historical context.
35 wordsPhotography
Photography, exposure, composition, lenses, image-making and photographic genres.
36 wordsTextiles and fashion
Fabric, textiles, garments, fashion design and decorative surface techniques.
227 wordsTypography
Type, fonts, letterforms, spacing, readability and typographic design.
17 wordsArchitecture
Specialist vocabulary classified under Art and design.
110 wordsDesign studies
Specialist vocabulary classified under Art and design.
4 wordsVisual art
Specialist vocabulary classified under Art and design.
50 words120 featured terms
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someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
Architectural plannounscale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"
Architecturenounthe discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence are mixed…
Buildingnouna structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it wa…
Constructionnouna thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazi…
Designernounsomeone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
Divisionnounone of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the fina…
Edificenouna structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it wa…
Elevationnoundrawing of an exterior of a structure
Facadenounthe face or front of a building
formnouna category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
Frontagenounthe face or front of a building
Frontalnounthe face or front of a building
Infinitenounthe unlimited expanse in which everything is located; "they tested his ability to locate objects in space"; "the boundless regions of the infini…
Kindnouna category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
Partnounone of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the fina…
Plannounscale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"
Sectionnounone of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the fina…
Sortnouna category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
Spacenounthe unlimited expanse in which everything is located; "they tested his ability to locate objects in space"; "the boundless regions of the infini…
Structurenouna thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazi…
Varietynouna category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
Abattoirnouna building where animals are butchered
Altarnouna raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
Antitypenounan opposite or contrasting type
Arcadenouna structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
Archnoun(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
Architecturenounan architectural product or work
Areanouna part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
Arenanouna large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Art formnoun(architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture)
Aviarynouna building where birds are kept
Bagnionouna building where prostitutes are available
Balancenounequality of distribution
Balconynouna platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet
Balconynounan upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
Basculenouna structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other (on the principle of the seesaw)
Bawdyhousenouna building where prostitutes are available
Beginningnounthe first part or section of something; "‘It was a dark and stormy night’ is a hackneyed beginning for a story"
Boardingnouna structure of boards
Bodynounthe external structure of a vehicle; "the body of the car was badly rusted"
Bordellonouna building where prostitutes are available
Boutnoun(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
Bowlnouna large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Brandnouna recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?"
Bridgenouna structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Brothelnouna building where prostitutes are available
Butcherynouna building where animals are butchered
Catchmentnouna structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area)
Centernouna building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research"
Centrenouna building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research"
Clubnouna building that is occupied by a social club; "the clubhouse needed a new roof"
Clubhousenouna building that is occupied by a social club; "the clubhouse needed a new roof"
Coilnouna structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
Colonnadenouna structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
Colonnadenounstructure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
Colornoun(physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction; "each flavor of quarks comes in three colors"
Colournoun(physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction; "each flavor of quarks comes in three colors"
Columnnouna vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
Complexnouna whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
Componentnounan abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…
Constituentnounan abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…
Cornernoun(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
Counterbalancenounequality of distribution
Crossnouna wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
Defencenouna structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses"
Defensenouna structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses"
Descriptionnounsort or variety; "every description of book was there"
Dividernouna vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
Doornouna structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road); "the office next door"; "they live two doors up the street from…
Dormitorynouna college or university building containing living quarters for students
Elementnounan abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…
Endnouna final part or section; "we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus"; "Start at the beginning and go on until yo…
Entablaturenoun(architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
Equilibriumnounequality of distribution
Equipoisenounequality of distribution
Erectionnouna structure that has been erected
Establishmentnouna public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
Factornounan abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…
Flavornoun(physics) the six kinds of quarks
Flavournoun(physics) the six kinds of quarks
Floornouna structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"
Fountainnouna structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
Framenounone of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
Framenoun(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
Frontispiecenounan ornamental facade
Gamenoun(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
Genrenouna kind of literary or artistic work
Genusnouna general kind of something; "ignore the genus communism"
Glasshousenouna building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
Greenhousenouna building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
Guidenouna structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
Halfnounone of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
Hallnouna college or university building containing living quarters for students
Hallnouna large building for meetings or entertainment
Hallnouna large building used by a college or university for teaching or research; "halls of learning"
Helixnouna structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
Hillnounstructure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind"
Honeycombnouna structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
Hotelnouna building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
Housenouna dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on Cape Cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house"
Housenouna building in which something is sheltered or located; "they had a large carriage house"
Housenouna building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
Housingnounstructures collectively in which people are housed
Hullnounthe frame or body of ship
Ilknouna kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"
Impedimentnounany structure that makes progress difficult
Ingredientnounan abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony";…
Inningnoun(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
Laminationnouna layered structure
Landingnounstructure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
Landscapistnounsomeone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively
Levelnouna structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"
Librarynouna building that houses a collection of books and other materials
Likenouna kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"
Likenouna similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like"; "we don't want the likes of you around here"
Lodgingnounstructures collectively in which people are housed
Lookoutnouna structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
Makenouna recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?"
Mannernouna kind; "what manner of man are you?"
