conceptual art

noun

often capitalized C

: an art form in which the artist's intent is to convey a concept rather than to create an art object

conceptual artist noun often capitalized C

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Sun drew comparisons between conceptual art and the rise of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), emphasizing how both often derive their value from intellectual property rather than physical assets. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 Has Cattelan rewritten an art-world version of The Emperor’s New Clothes, or steered conceptual art history into unchartered waters? —

The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024 The collaboration captures the essence of the modern traveler with phrases written by the artist, who is known for his thought-provoking conceptual art and visual commentaries. —

Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024 Between slow cinema, conceptual art and performance, his films deal with themes of loneliness, time and memory. —

Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conceptual art

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conceptual art was in 1967

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“Conceptual art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptual%20art. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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