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【TED-Ed】Why is Vermeer's "Girl with the Pearl Earring" considered a masterpiece? - James Earle
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April Lu posted on 2020/10/11Ever wondered what makes Vermeer's "Girl with the Pearl Earring" so captivating? This video dives deep into the painting's secrets, exploring techniques like chiaroscuro and composition, and giving you a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with terms from the Dutch Golden Age!
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perspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
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UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEIC
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US /ˈsʌtl/
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UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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US /ɪˈluʒən/
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UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
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More engage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
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UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEIC
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