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Community art

Scope note

Includes art undertaken in conjunction with particular communities, often socially deprived, usually with the idea of producing an effect or inspiring response specifically within those communities, with no reference to widely established standards. For art intended to beautify and enrich public places, use "public art."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056476

Broader Terms used

<art genres>

Term used for

art, community

Created

13yrs ago

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