Talking about artwork/Hablando de arte

Question

In my Spanish class, we have to criticize a piece of artwork. I want to say, "I think this piece has too much going on." or "I think this piece is very busy." How would I say that correctly?

¡Gracias!

Answer 1

How about 'recargado'?

And if you want to explain how it makes you feel you could perhaps say that it's 'agobiante' (overwhelming). Eg. Me agobia or me resulta agobiante.

Ay, mis ojos!! jeje - Findy, Feb 2, 2014

Lol :) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 2, 2014

¡Gracias a todos! Everyone was so helpful. Also, Kiwi-Girl, thank you for the list of art terms and for your assistance! - ewright1217, Feb 2, 2014

El placer es mío :) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 2, 2014

Answer 2

Hola, puedes usar "Este cuadro está muy cargado", "Este cuadro da mucho que pensar" o "Este cuadro tiene muchos elementos" (o "muchas cosas").

Answer 3

What about using a different English translation to begin with, such as filled with clutter, since "busy" may be an English colloquialism? I'm sure there are other ways to say it than my guesses. Llena de enredos perhaps?

Maybe 'complicado'? - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 2, 2014

Answer 4

"Creo que esta pintura tiene demasiadas cosas en marcha" or maybe "Creo que hay demasiado actividad en esta pintura". I recall hearing a phrase that means exactly what you want, but I don't think it sounded like what I have suggested, unfortunately.

Also, the title of the thread should be 'Hablar de arte'. Spanish uses the infinitive for the gerund in such cases (and probably in all, but I am too tired to verify my generalizations right now).

Answer 5

Art terms - Flashcards

I found this list online that might be useful.

And another.