Artificiality

/ɑrtɪfɪʃiˈælɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being artificial, constructed, or made by humans rather than occurring naturally.

Etymology

From 'artificial' (from Latin 'artificialis') + '-ity' (quality). The noun form allows abstract discussion of the degree or nature of something's artificial character.

Kelly Says

Artists often deliberately highlight 'artificiality' in their work—making you aware that a painting is paint on canvas makes it more interesting, not less, by honoring the medium rather than pretending to be a window.

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