🎭 Culture & Arts · IELTS Vocabulary by Topic · 20 words

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tradition /trəˈdɪʃn/ n	a belief or custom that has been passed down over many generations Many families still follow the tradition of gathering together for the Lunar New Year.
exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/ n	a public event where works of art or objects are shown The national museum is hosting an exhibition of ancient pottery this summer.
masterpiece /ˈmɑːstəpiːs/ n	a work of art that is among the best of its kind The painting is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Renaissance art.
artefact /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ n	an object made by people long ago, often of historical interest Archaeologists uncovered hundreds of artefacts from a Bronze Age settlement.
sculpture /ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/ n	a work of art made by shaping stone, metal, wood or clay A large bronze sculpture stands at the entrance to the city park.
aesthetic /iːsˈθetɪk/ adj	relating to beauty and how pleasing something looks Public buildings should have aesthetic value as well as practical functions.
indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ adj	belonging to the people who originally lived in a place Indigenous languages are disappearing at an alarming rate around the world.
folklore /ˈfəʊklɔː(r)/ n	the traditional stories, beliefs and customs of a community Local folklore is often passed on through songs and stories told by grandparents.
craftsmanship /ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/ n	the skill used in making something beautifully by hand The temple is admired for the fine craftsmanship of its wooden carvings.
patron /ˈpeɪtrən/ n	a person who gives money or support to artists or an organisation Wealthy patrons played a key role in funding artists in the past.
curator /kjʊəˈreɪtə(r)/ n	a person who is in charge of the objects in a museum or gallery The curator selected each painting to tell the story of the city.
performing arts /pəˌfɔːmɪŋ ˈɑːts/ n	arts such as music, dance and drama that are performed for an audience Government funding for the performing arts has been reduced in recent years.
cultural identity /ˌkʌltʃərəl aɪˈdentəti/ n	the sense of belonging to a group that shares a culture Globalisation may threaten the cultural identity of smaller nations.
assimilate /əˈsɪməleɪt/ v	to become part of a new group or culture and adopt its ways Immigrant children usually assimilate into the local culture faster than their parents.
preserve /prɪˈzɜːv/ v	to keep something in its original state and protect it from harm Governments should do more to preserve historic buildings for future generations.
contemporary /kənˈtemprəri/ adj	belonging to the present time; modern Contemporary art often divides opinion between critics and the general public.
genre /ˈʒɒnrə/ n	a particular type of art, music, film or writing Science fiction has become one of the most popular genres among young readers.
artistic /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adj	connected with art, or having a talent for creating art Schools should give children more opportunities to develop their artistic talents.
custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n	an accepted way of behaving that is typical of a society Tourists should learn about local customs before visiting a foreign country.
creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ n	the ability to produce new and original ideas Art classes encourage creativity and help students express their emotions.