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Artists' colonies

Scope note

Use for rural settlements occupied primarily by artists in environments perceived to be sympathetic to creative endeavors; historically, formed especially to escape urban life or to be near nature or simple country life.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008503

Broader Terms used

<settlements by occupants>

Equivalent Terms used

artists' colony

Created

13yrs ago

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