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conceptual art


conceptual art

noun, often capitalized C

Definition of CONCEPTUAL ART

: an art form in which the artist's intent is to convey a concept rather than to create an art object
conceptual artist noun often capitalized C

First Known Use of CONCEPTUAL ART

circa 1969

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