noun · academic
installation
UK/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/US/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/in·stal·LA·tion
a work of art made by assembling and arranging objects in a particular place, often site-specific
Examples
“The city commissioned a temporary installation in the square to celebrate the anniversary.”
“Her latest installation combines sound, light and reclaimed materials.”
“Installations often challenge the viewer to move around and interact with the work.”
Band 8 sentence
“Her large-scale installation blurred the boundaries between architecture and sculpture, transforming the gallery into an immersive environment.”
Collocations
- art installation
- site-specific installation
- installation art
Word family
Common mistakes
an installation piece→an installation
installation on the square→installation in the square
Say it for a higher band
5art piece→6sculpture→7+installation
Synonyms
installation art
Easily confused
sculpture
“The outdoor sculpture stood alone, while the installation invited visitors to walk through it.”
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