Noun
a style of rock music that emerged in the 1970s; associated with attempts to combine rock with jazz and other forms; intended for listening and not dancing
Source: WordNetArt rock is most associated with a certain period of rock music, beginning in 1966–67 and ending with the arrival of punk in the mid 1970s.sfn After, the genre would be infused within later popular music genres of the 1970s–90s. Source: Internet
Art rock aspires to elevate rock from teen entertainment to an artistic statement,sfn opting for a more experimental and conceptual outlook on music. Source: Internet