video art

American

noun

an art form involving the creative exploitation of video technology to produce videotapes for viewing on a television screen.

Other Word Forms

video artist noun

Etymology

Origin of video art

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Jenkins, who participated in a group of artists committed to spontaneous action called Studio Z, was naturally drawn to video art over Hollywood filmmaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Expect quantum physics and oil paint, AI and video art, climate change and sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

Perhaps you’d prefer to start with photography and leave some room for video art?

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Maybe a dozen times since its opening in March I have ascended to MoMA’s top floor for this ambitious, irregular exhibition of video art, the largest this museum has ever put on.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

The same applies to photography, video art, theater, dance, minimalist music, and the architecture of deconstruction.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai

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