The word "installation" appeared in the Russian language recently. It is borrowed from the English lexicon and has a range of meanings.

Art installations



In the visual arts, the so-called modernist artwork that uses ready-made parts or objects. For example, plastic bottles, buttons, old magazines.

Them in a special way combined feature space. The result is the familiar things take on new meaning.

Installation is also called the artistic technique of composition. When an exhibit or a set of them placed in the room, creating a design that is similar to the stage.

Do not confuse the installation environment. Installation is only a technical point in the creation of the exhibition composition. And the environment is a modern art form.


This is one of the most "advanced" art practices. Where a collective of artists, architects, engineers creates a holistic, not a utilitarian art space.

The term for programmers



Those who use a computer, the word "installation" is also familiar. Call time during which the installation software on the computer. Start the installation with the help of special programs written, for example, on CD-ROM.

The installation process is fully automated. The user just makes a selection of some of the settings and computer disk on which the program is stored. The installation includes the placement and creation of files required for normal operation of the program.

Installation and service



The word "installation" used by those who are involved in installation and maintenance of equipment. It can be different: medical, drill, refrigeration.

When the equipment is complex, it must not only deliver and install, but also to bring to working condition. To make setup and configuration. The specialist should be well versed in the equipment, have extensive knowledge in the field of its application.

Installation for "white" friend



The technical term takes a different meaning when talking about plumbing. In particular, the toilets.

Recently, a wide demand for toilets that are not attached to the floor and to the wall. They are more practical to use, take up little space, are hygienic. Fixing for wall-mounted toilets are also called installations.

They are constantly improving. There are designs that allow you to adjust the height of the toilet.