multimedia-installation
/ˌmʌl.tiˈmiː.di.ə ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A multimedia installation is an artwork or display that uses more than one medium, such as video, sound, light, images, or objects. It is usually made for a space you walk through or stand inside.
- The museum opened a new multimedia installation.
- The installation used sound, video, and moving lights.
- Visitors walked through the multimedia installation.
Adinary Nuance
A multimedia installation is broader than a video or a sculpture alone because it mixes several forms together. It is also different from an exhibition, which is a general display of works. Writers use this term when the artwork is designed as an experience in a physical space.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- tác phẩm sắp đặt đa phương tiện
- Spanish
- instalación multimedia
- Chinese
- 多媒体装置
- Japanese
- マルチメディア・インスタレーション
- Korean
- 멀티미디어 설치 작품
Etymology
This term combines Latin-based media words with 'installation,' which became common in art in the 20th century. It is used in modern art and exhibition language.
Common phrases
a multimedia installationcreate a multimedia installationview a multimedia installationlarge-scale multimedia installation
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Frequently asked questions
- Is multimedia installation the same as installation art?
- They are very close. A multimedia installation is a type of installation art that uses several media together.
- Is multimedia installation used in academic writing?
- Yes. It is common in art criticism, museum writing, and academic discussion.
- Can a multimedia installation be interactive?
- Yes. Many multimedia installations let visitors move, touch, or respond to the work.