Art and Literature Vocabulary Exercises (CEFR B1)

Art and Literature Vocabulary: Word List and Examples Learn B1-level vocabulary for talking about paintings, books, and other creative works. Word List painting, sculpture, exhibition, artist, painter, novelist, poet, playwright, author, plot (the storyline), character, setting, theme (the main idea), chapter, genre, fiction, non-fiction, autobiography, biography, review, critic, masterpiece, portrait, landscape (a painting of scenery), still life, abstract art, gallery, museum, publish, illustration, bestseller. Examples: The novel’s plot kept me guessing until the very last chapter. Her latest exhibition features mostly abstract paintings. The critic gave the new play a glowing review. His autobiography became an instant bestseller. Remember: «autobiography» (written by the subject about their own life) and «biography» (written by someone else about another person’s life) are commonly confused — the prefix «auto-» means «self.»