art scene
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- noun
- /ɑrt sin/
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escena artística
- The Los Angeles art scene is alive and well—somewhat.
- contemporary art scene
- international art scene
- global art scene
As as you will see, there is clearly a growing interest for these issues in France, including on the fine art scene.
- As as you will see, there is clearly a growing interest for these issues in France, including on the fine art scene.
Examples
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I was hoping you might offer your views on the modern art scene.
Fiction book (1990) -
There's a local art scene heavily influenced by Mexican iconography.
Academic text (2011) -
Today, the town is better known for its thriving art scene.
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Given the contemporary art scene in Africa, it will therefore demand the same critical attention as other forms of visual expression.
Academic text (2004) -
Fred knew most of the players in Boston's art scene by now.
Fiction book (1995) -
Her opinion helped secure the L.A. artists' position as interesting, if remote, novelties in the contemporary art scene.
Academic text (2005) -
Would Tokyo remain the stronghold of the contemporary art scene?
Academic text (2013) -
Shengu is also home to a big art scene, tons of restaurants and plenty of surf shops.
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The city has reinvented itself with a vibrant arts scene, cool outdoor spaces, and unique festivals.
Blog text (29) -
Today, the town is better known for its thriving art scene.
Synonyms
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Artistic and cultural life and events in a place, like galleries and shows
A community of people and institutions involved in the visual arts
An area where people create and share art like painting or music
A lively place with many arts and events like music and festivals
How Prominent
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'art' (artistic activity) combined with 'scene' (a community or sphere of activity) yields 'the community/environment of art'. This noun + scene pattern is common in English (e.g., 'music scene') and is readily inferable by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The phrase art scene uses scene like a stage or setting where artists meet, show work and talk, and art points to the people and their work. That's why art scene now means the 'community' of artists and art activity in a city or time.