conceptual art

con·cep·tu·al art

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-sep-choo-uh l ahrt]
- /kənˈsɛp tʃu əl ɑrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-sep-choo-uh l ahrt]
- /kənˈsɛp tʃu əl ɑrt/

Definitions of conceptual art words

noun conceptual art art in which the idea behind a particular work, and the means of producing it, are more important than the finished work 3
noun conceptual art a type of art in which the artist's idea, or concept, of a work of art and of the means of executing that idea have primary importance while the artwork itself, which may or may not be produced, is regarded as secondary 3
noun conceptual art art in which emphasis is placed on the means and processes of producing art objects rather than on the objects themselves and in which the various tools and techniques, as photographs, photocopies, video records, and the construction of environments and earthworks, are used to convey the message to the spectator. 1
noun conceptual art art about ideas more than aesthetics 1
noun conceptual art A genre of art in which the transmission of ideas is more important than the creation of an art object. 0

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conceptual art popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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