A1 noun Neutre

exposure

/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/

Exposure is when something is shown to the public or allowed to be seen. In art and photography, it also refers to the amount of light that reaches a camera sensor or film.

Exemples

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The young artist got a lot of exposure after the gallery show.

The young artist got a lot of exposure after the gallery show.

2

The museum seeks to increase the exposure of modern digital art.

The museum seeks to increase the exposure of modern digital art.

3

I'm just trying to get some exposure for my sketches online.

I'm just trying to get some exposure for my sketches online.

Famille de mots

Nom
exposure
Verb
expose
Adjectif
exposed
Apparenté
exposition
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Astuce mémo

Think of a camera shutter opening to 'expose' the film to light, or an artist 'exposing' their work to the world.

Quiz rapide

The photographer adjusted the camera to get the perfect ______ for the painting.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : exposure

Exemples

1

The young artist got a lot of exposure after the gallery show.

everyday

The young artist got a lot of exposure after the gallery show.

2

The museum seeks to increase the exposure of modern digital art.

formal

The museum seeks to increase the exposure of modern digital art.

3

I'm just trying to get some exposure for my sketches online.

informal

I'm just trying to get some exposure for my sketches online.

4

Research indicates that early exposure to art improves creative thinking.

academic

Research indicates that early exposure to art improves creative thinking.

5

Our marketing plan focuses on gaining brand exposure through art sponsorships.

business

Our marketing plan focuses on gaining brand exposure through art sponsorships.

Famille de mots

Nom
exposure
Verb
expose
Adjectif
exposed
Apparenté
exposition

Collocations courantes

long exposure long exposure
media exposure media exposure
get exposure get exposure
public exposure public exposure
double exposure double exposure

Phrases Courantes

gain exposure

to become known by the public

under exposure

not enough light in a photo

over exposure

too much light or too much public attention

Souvent confondu avec

exposure vs disclosure

Disclosure is making a secret known, while exposure is being shown to the public or light.

exposure vs explosion

Explosion is a violent burst of energy, while exposure is a state of being visible.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'exposure' when talking about an artist becoming famous or when discussing the settings on a camera. It is often followed by the preposition 'to'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'expose' (the verb) when they should use 'exposure' (the noun). Also, do not confuse it with 'exhibition', which is the event where art is shown.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a camera shutter opening to 'expose' the film to light, or an artist 'exposing' their work to the world.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'exponere', which means 'to put out' or 'to set forth'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable when referring to public attention. Countable when referring to specific photographic shots. Usually followed by 'to' + noun (e.g., exposure to light).
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Contexte culturel

In the modern art world, 'working for exposure' is a common but controversial phrase where artists are asked to work for free in exchange for publicity.

Quiz rapide

The photographer adjusted the camera to get the perfect ______ for the painting.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : exposure

Plus de mots sur art

painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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