kinetic art

American  

noun

1. art, as sculptural constructions, having movable parts activated by motor, wind, hand pressure, or other direct means and often having additional variable elements, as shifting lights.

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kinetic art British  

noun

1. art, esp sculpture, that moves or has moving parts

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Other Word Forms

• kinetic artist noun

Etymology

Origin of kinetic art

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Pinball is living, kinetic art with many of the games inspired by pop culture.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Like a building to house local businesses, the kind to complement the yoga place, bakery and kinetic art shop at the intersection.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2021

The 98-piece collection of kinetic art pieces, valued at $3.4 million, was given to The Butler by the David W. Bermant Foundation of Santa Barbara, Calif.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2021

The choice, fair or not, has stuck to the genre of kinetic art for more than half a century.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2017

So we are opening a gallery that will present our pieces along with traditional kinetic art.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2010