artistic-integrity
/ɑːˌtɪs.tɪk ɪnˈtɛg.rə.ti/ IELTSAcademic
noun
the quality of staying true to your own artistic standards and values, even when money, fame, or pressure push you to change. It often means making work you believe in, not just work that sells.
- She kept her artistic integrity and refused the commercial rewrite.
- The director praised her artistic integrity.
- He chose artistic integrity over quick fame.
Adinary Nuance
Artistic integrity is stronger and more specific than honesty. It means staying faithful to your creative vision, not just telling the truth. It is also different from authenticity, which can mean being real or original in a wider, more personal way. Writers often use artistic integrity when they want to praise principled creative choices.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- tính trung thực nghệ thuật
- Spanish
- integridad artística
- Chinese
- 艺术完整性
- Japanese
- 芸術的誠実さ
- Korean
- 예술적 진정성
Etymology
This is a modern compound phrase made from artistic and integrity. It became common in discussions about art, film, music, and creative work in the 20th century.
Common phrases
protect artistic integritycompromise artistic integritymaintain artistic integrityquestion artistic integrity
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Frequently asked questions
- Is artistic integrity a formal phrase?
- Yes. It is common in formal writing, reviews, and interviews about art or media.
- What is the difference between artistic integrity and honesty?
- Honesty is about telling the truth. Artistic integrity is about staying true to your creative values.
- Can I use artistic integrity in business writing?
- Yes, but mainly when talking about creative work, branding, design, or media.
- Is artistic integrity common in everyday conversation?
- People understand it, but it is more common in reviews, criticism, and serious discussion.