collocation · neutral
art appreciation
UK/ɑːt əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/US/ɑrt əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ART ap·pre·CI·a·tion
The ability to understand and enjoy works of art (learning how to value paintings, music, etc.).
Examples
“Schools sometimes include art appreciation in the curriculum to broaden students' tastes.”
“A guided tour helped visitors develop a greater art appreciation.”
“Art appreciation classes teach how to look at composition and technique.”
Band 8 sentence
“Integrating art appreciation into the curriculum cultivates critical observation skills and cultural awareness among students.”
Collocations
- develop an appreciation for art
- art appreciation class
Word family
Common mistakes
develop appreciation to art→develop an appreciation for art
art appreciations→art appreciation
appreciation of art is important→an appreciation for art is important
Say it for a higher band
5like art→6enjoy art→7+art appreciation
Synonyms
understanding of art
Easily confused
appreciation of art
“Her appreciation of art deepened after she took the museum course.”
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