art critic
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who evaluates and comments on visual art: An art critic is someone who analyzes, interprets, and judges works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, and installations, often for publication in newspapers, magazines, or academic journals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The renowned art critic praised the artist's innovative use of color.
- She works as an art critic for a major cultural magazine.
Advanced Usage
- "to be hailed as an influential art critic": to be publicly praised or recognized as a critic whose opinions significantly affect the art world.
- After her insightful review of the exhibition, she was hailed as an influential art critic.
Variants and Related Words
- Art criticism (n): The field or practice of analyzing and evaluating art.
- He studied art history and art criticism in university.
- Critic (n): A more general term for a person who judges the merits of artistic or literary works, restaurants, films, etc.
- The film critic gave the movie a negative review.
Synonyms
- Reviewer: A person who writes critical appraisals, often for publication.
- Commentator: A person who discusses and explains topics, sometimes including art.
Related Phrases
- "to write as an art critic": to produce texts in the professional capacity of an art critic.
- She writes as an art critic for several international publications.