Representation and abstraction: Millais's Ophelia and Newman's Vir Heroicus Sublimis – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.DR
2.BETH HARRIS: Two of my paintings, John Everett Millais' Ophelia, a Pre-Raphaelite painting
3.SAL KHAN: What do you mean by Pre-Raphaelite
4.DR
5.BETH HARRIS: Well, the Pre-Raphaelites were a group of artists in the 1850s in England
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
right-hand
A2Of, relating to, or located on the right
Example:
"What are we looking on the right-hand side?"
complicated
B1To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
Example:
"DR. BETH HARRIS: It actually is a lot more complicated"
emotionally
B1In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.
Example:
"Can I still be in fact as emotionally powerful?"
connection
B2The act of connecting.
Example:
"and we've lost our real connection"
especially
A2(manner) In a special manner; specially.
Example:
"especially if you go up close and you see the detail there."
captivating
B1To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.
Example:
"captivating and interesting."
two-dimensionality
B2A B2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"In that way, announce the two-dimensionality"
favorite
A2A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
Example:
"DR. BETH HARRIS: Two of my favorite paintings,"
exactly
A2(manner) without approximation; precisely.
Example:
"DR. STEVEN ZUCKER: That's exactly right."
newman's
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"DR. BETH HARRIS: Barnett Newman's Vir Heroicus Sublimus."
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| right-hand | A2 | Of, relating to, or located on the right |
| complicated | B1 | To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult. |
| emotionally | B1 | In an emotional manner; displaying emotion. |
| connection | B2 | The act of connecting. |
| especially | A2 | (manner) In a special manner; specially. |
| captivating | B1 | To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm. |
| two-dimensionality | B2 | A B2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| favorite | A2 | A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour. |
| exactly | A2 | (manner) without approximation; precisely. |
| newman's | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
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