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Retrospective
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a public exhibition of an artist's work over a period of time, showing their career development
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
retrospectives
What is a "retrospective"?
A retrospective is an event or exhibition that reviews the work of an artist, writer, or other creator throughout their career. It usually includes a selection of their most important or influential works, showing how their style and ideas have developed over time. Retrospectives are often held in galleries or museums to provide a thorough view of the creator's achievements and impact.
Examples
The museum hosted a retrospective of the painter's entire career.
retrospective
01
referring or relating to a past event
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
domain
time, analysis, art
Examples
The museum's retrospective exhibit showcased artwork from the last century.
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