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Art Industry

24 Words

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1.
art movement
Noun

a tendency in artistic form or style that is shared between a group of artists following the same ideology or aesthetic approach

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2.
art school
Noun

any educational institution formed to train individuals in visual or fine arts

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art student
Noun

someone who is studying art either at a university or any other higher education institution

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4.
ate
lier
Noun

a workshop or studio where an artist or a designer works

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auction house
5.
auction house
Noun

a company in the business of selling items at auction

Christie's and Sotheby's are renowned auction houses known for selling fine art and collectibles to high-profile collectors worldwide.

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collector
6.
co
llec
tor
Noun

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

The art collector spent millions on a rare painting at the auction.

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collection
7.
co
llec
tion
Noun

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

Her collection of vintage postcards showcased the history of different cities.

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connoisseur
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co
nnoi
sseur
Noun

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

As a wine connoisseur, he could discern subtle nuances in aroma and flavor, effortlessly identifying the region and vintage of each bottle.

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con
ser
va
tor
Noun

an organization or a person who is responsible for preserving, repairing, or restoring works of art, cultural sites, or other types of historical heritage

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exhibit
10.
exh
i
bit
Verb

to present or show something publicly to inform or entertain an audience

The art gallery will exhibit a collection of contemporary paintings next month.

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exhibition
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exh
i
bi
tion
Noun

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

The art museum's latest exhibition features works by contemporary artists from around the world.

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private view
Noun

an event in which a selected few are invited to look at an art gallery, watch a movie, etc. before it is open to the public

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patron
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pat
ron
Noun

an individual who regularly visits and uses a specific establishment, such as a shop, restaurant, or other business

As a loyal patron of the neighborhood bookstore, she would often spend hours browsing the shelves and discussing book recommendations with the staff.

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residency
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re
si
den
cy
Noun

the state or period of living in a particular location

Her residency in the city lasted five years before she decided to move to the countryside.

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retrospective
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ret
ros
pec
tive
Noun

a public exhibition of an artist's work over a period of time, showing their career development

The museum hosted a retrospective of the painter's entire career.

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art dealer
Noun

a professional who is responsible for buying and selling artworks or brokering such an exchange

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art gallery
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art gallery
Noun

a building where works of art are displayed for the public to enjoy

The new art gallery downtown features a rotating collection of contemporary artists and their works.

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art consultant
Noun

a professional who advises clients on acquiring, managing and investing in art

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appraisal
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app
rai
sal
Noun

the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth

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curator
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cu
ra
tor
Noun

someone who is in charge of a museum, taking care of a collection, artwork, etc.

The museum curator is responsible for preserving and interpreting the art collection.

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gallery
21.
ga
lle
ry
Noun

a place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public

The art gallery hosted an exhibition featuring local artists, showcasing their unique styles and perspectives.

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installation art
Noun

a form of modern art that consists of mixed-media assemblages, designed for a specific place and time period

The museum's new exhibition features stunning installation art pieces.

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portfolio
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port
fo
lio
Noun

a large, flat case, often made of leather, used for carrying loose papers, drawings, or maps

She carried her portfolio of sketches to the meeting.

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commission
24.
co
mmi
ssion
Noun

a group of representatives or delegates

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