aesthetic
noun
the set of principles on which an artist’s work is based
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noun
a type of angel that is represented in art as an attractive, slightly fat small child or baby
verb
to ask someone such as an artist or musician to produce a piece of work in exchange for payment
noun
an appearance or reaction that is deliberately produced, for example by a writer, artist, or musician
noun
a way of showing respect to an artist, writer, musician, etc. by using their style or ideas in your own work
the British spelling of license1
noun
freedom in art or literature to do things that are not traditional, real, or accurate in order to create impressive effects
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someone whose job is to be drawn or painted by an artist or photographed by a photographer
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someone or something that provides the enthusiasm and determination for an artist, poet, musician, etc. to create something artistic
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a period of time during which a writer, poet, artist, etc. is invited to work in a university or other institution
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the process of putting something such as a piece of art or a building back into its original condition so that it looks cleaner and better
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someone who sits or stands in a particular position while an artist paints or photographs them
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a period of time when someone sits or stands in a particular position while an artist paints or photographs them
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a quality in a piece of art, music, or writing that expresses strong feelings and affects people’s emotions
noun
the things that are discussed in a speech or a piece of writing, or are shown in a piece of art
adverb
a writer, poet, artist, etc. in residence has been invited to work in a university or other institution
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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