近きん代だい美び術じゅつ

noun

modern art

Refers to art from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, often contrasted with 現代美術 (contemporary art).

See also: 現代美術 (げんだいびじゅつ)

• この美び術じゅつ館かんは近きん代だい美び術じゅつのコレクションで有ゆう名めいです。

  This museum is famous for its collection of modern art.

• 近きん代だい美び術じゅつと現げん代だい美び術じゅつの違ちがいを説せつ明めいしてください。

  Please explain the difference between modern art and contemporary art.