noun phrase · formal
artistic freedom
UK/ɑːˈtɪstɪk ˈfriːdəm/US/ɑrˈtɪstɪk ˈfriːdəm/ar·TIS·tic FREE·dom
The right of artists to create and express ideas without undue censorship or interference.
Examples
“Many filmmakers argue that artistic freedom is essential for experimental cinema.”
“Laws that restrict artistic freedom can stifle creativity.”
“Debates about public art often balance artistic freedom against community standards.”
Band 8 sentence
“In my view, artistic freedom is a cornerstone of a healthy society because it allows dissenting voices to be heard through creative work.”
Collocations
- protect artistic freedom
- restrict artistic freedom
Word family
Common mistakes
free art→artistic freedom
freedom for artist→freedom of artists
Say it for a higher band
5free art→6freedom for artist→7+artistic freedom
Synonyms
freedom of expression
Easily confused
freedom of expression
“Freedom of expression covers political protest as well as artistic work.”
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