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kinetic art

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.

Origin of kinetic art

First recorded in 1960–65
Related formskinetic artist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for kinetic art

kinetic art

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