Foreign Terms for Artistic Attitudes
Élan, Sprezzatura, and a few more
English has a few terms for artistic emotions, such as melancholy, but other languages have specific words for attitudes that every artist can relate to.
Élan (French)
Élan refers to a quality of enthusiasm, energy, and liveliness. It describes a spontaneous and dynamic attitude, often characterized by a sense of boldness and…
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