Art in keeping refers to the practice of preserving an object in its original state or style. The term can also be used in the context of design, architecture or landscaping where a feature is added to blend in seamlessly with its surroundings. Antonyms for art in keeping include modernizing, renovating, altering, and transforming. These words describe the act of changing an object in order to make it more modern, functional or aesthetically pleasing. While art in keeping emphasizes the preservation of an object's character, antonyms reflect an approach of modifying, adding or rebuilding in order to enhance and improve the original design.