Art Exhibition Terminology

noun a public execution by hanging

verb to be suspended or attached from above with the lower part not supported

• The painting was carefully hung on the wall in the art gallery.
• Let's hang out at the park this weekend.
• I'm just gonna hang at home and watch some Netflix tonight.
• His future prospects hang in the balance as he waits for the job offer.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, or where

• The painting was displayed in full view at the art gallery.
• I saw him eating the cake in full view of everyone at the party.
• She was caught cheating on the test in full view of the teacher.
• The corruption was happening in full view of the public, yet no one did anything about it.

noun a person who watches an event, show, or game

adjective relating to or characteristic of a spectator

• The spectator observed the performance with keen interest.
• The spectator was captivated by the show.
• The spectator was totally into the game.
• As a spectator of life, he enjoyed watching the world go by.