English · Arts & Literature
installation
/ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/]
large arranged artwork
Advancednoun
Definition
A large work of art arranged in a space, often designed for viewers to walk through.
Example
The gallery's new installation filled an entire room with hanging lights and recorded ocean sounds.
The gallery's new installation filled an entire room with hanging lights and recorded ocean sounds.
Etymology
From 'install', from Medieval Latin 'installare', from 'in-' plus 'stallum' (a stall).
How & Where It’s Used
A common form in modern and contemporary art galleries.