Art & Culture

20 words

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   artistic integritycollocation/ɑːˈtɪstɪk ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/

   the principle of keeping artistic work true to the artist's intentions without selling out to commercial or external pressures

   “to preserve artistic integrity”

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   critical acclaimcollocation/ˈkrɪtɪkəl əˈkleɪm/

   high praise from professional critics

   “The film received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling.”

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   critical receptioncollocation/ˈkrɪtɪkəl rɪˈsɛpʃən/

   the way critics review and judge a work of art, including the overall reviews it receives

   “a mixed critical reception”

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   audience outreachcollocation/ˈɔːdiəns ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

   activities aimed at reaching, attracting and retaining audiences, especially groups who are less likely to engage with the arts

   “an audience outreach programme”

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   cultural diplomacycollocation/ˈkʌltʃərəl dɪˈpləʊməsi/

   the use of cultural activities to promote international relations and soft power

   “Cultural diplomacy programmes, such as touring exhibitions, can improve bilateral ties.”

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   interactive installationcollocation/ˌɪntərˈæktɪv ɪnˌstɔːˈleɪʃən/

   a work of art set up in a space that viewers can interact with, changing the experience through their actions

   “an immersive interactive installation”

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   visual literacycollocation/ˌvɪʒuəl ˈlɪtərəsi/

   the ability to interpret, analyse and make meaning from visual images, similar to reading text but for pictures and visual media

   “develop students' visual literacy”

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   exhibition cataloguecollocation/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən ˈkætəlɒɡ/

   a printed or digital publication that accompanies an exhibition with essays, images, and details about the works and artists

   “a fully illustrated exhibition catalogue”

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   artistic collaborationcollocation/ɑːˈtɪstɪk kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

   the process of artists working together or with institutions to create a work

   “The festival promoted cross-disciplinary artistic collaboration between visual artists and musicians.”

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    cultural capitalnoun phrase/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈkæpɪtəl/

    the skills, knowledge and cultural assets that give someone social advantage

    “Children from well-educated families often inherit cultural capital that helps them at school.”

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    curatorial practicecollocation/ˌkjʊəˈreɪtərɪəl ˈpræktɪs/

    the methods and theory behind selecting, presenting and managing exhibition works

    “The course covered curatorial practice, including display techniques and catalogue writing.”

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    site-specific artworkcollocation/ˌsaɪt spəˈsɪfɪk ˈɑːtwɜːk/

    an artwork created for and tied to a particular location

    “The plaza commission resulted in a site-specific artwork that responded to local history.”

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    audience participationcollocation/ˈɔːdiəns pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

    the direct involvement of the audience in an artistic event or performance

    “Interactive theatre relies heavily on audience participation to shape each performance.”

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    artistic practicenoun phrase/ɑːˈtɪstɪk ˈpræktɪs/

    the methods, processes and activities an artist uses in making work

    “Her artistic practice blends painting with digital media.”

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    artistic legacycollocation/ɑːˈtɪstɪk ˈlɛɡəsi/

    the lasting artistic achievements or influence left by an artist, movement, or period

    “The composer's artistic legacy continues to inspire new generations.”

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    oral traditioncollocation/ˈɔːrəl trəˈdɪʃən/

    stories, knowledge, or customs passed down by speaking rather than writing

    “Many historians rely on oral tradition to reconstruct events where written records are scarce.”

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    arts infrastructurecollocation/ɑːts ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə/

    the buildings, venues, and facilities that support artistic activities

    “Local governments must invest in arts infrastructure to support emerging artists.”

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    vernacular architecturecollocation/vəˈnækjʊlə ˌɑːkɪˈtɛktʃə/

    building styles developed locally using traditional materials and techniques

    “The study documented examples of vernacular architecture in coastal villages.”

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    iconic cultural landmarkcollocation/aɪˈkɒnɪk ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈlændmɑːk/

    a landmark that is widely recognised as symbolically important to a culture or community

    “The cathedral is an iconic cultural landmark that attracts thousands of visitors each year.”

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    cultural revitalizationcollocation/ˌkʌltʃərəl ˌriːvaɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

    the process of reviving and strengthening cultural practices, languages, or arts that have declined

    “Government grants supported cultural revitalization projects in rural communities.”