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artistic legacy
UK/ɑːˈtɪstɪk ˈlɛɡəsi/US/ɑrˈtɪstɪk ˈlɛɡəsi/ar·TIS·tic LE·ga·cy
the lasting artistic achievements or influence left by an artist, movement, or period
Examples
“The composer's artistic legacy continues to inspire new generations.”
“Scholars debate the scope of her artistic legacy.”
“Museums play a role in safeguarding an artist's artistic legacy.”
Band 8 sentence
“Even decades after her death, the painter's artistic legacy continues to inform debates about form and identity in contemporary art.”
Collocations
- leave an artistic legacy
- preserve an artistic legacy
- assess someone's artistic legacy
Word family
Common mistakes
the artist leave legacy→the artist left a legacy
art legacy→artistic legacy
Say it for a higher band
5art history→6art legacy→7+artistic legacy
Synonyms
artistic heritage
Easily confused
heritage
“The artist's legacy influenced modern sculpture across the country.”
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