fine art

noun

1

a

: art (such as painting, sculpture, or music) concerned primarily with the creation of beautiful objects

—usually used in plural

b

: objects of fine art

2

: an activity requiring a fine skill

Examples of fine art in a Sentence

a collector of fine art

She studies painting in the department of fine arts.

We saw the sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts.

the fine art of gourmet cooking

Recent Examples on the Web

The exhibition positions the advent of computing as a process that eradicates any separation between fine art and craft. —Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens presents visitors with a rare blend of fine art and lush landscape design. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024

Milano organizers said that during the upcoming 63rd edition of the design fair, which will run April 8 to 13, the courtyard of the Accademia di Brera — the city’s fine arts academy — will host an art installation supported once again by Salone. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024

But this salt mine-slash-sanctuary boasts walls hung with fine art and a dinner table set for wine and Champagne. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

fine art

noun

: art (as painting, sculpture, or music) concerned mainly with the creation of beautiful objects

—usually used in plural