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
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Prices for fine art vary widely, starting at $10,000 and reaching into the millions.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For a more interactive experience, locals rave about The Agora Borealis Marketplace, a one-stop shop for unique fine art and souvenirs.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
According to his bio on the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia website, Arnold grew up in Edmonton and graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 1989.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Part fine art, part time capsule, the limited edition Ultimate Collection Super Deluxe box boasts revealing remixes produced by Sean himself, plus a treasure trove of puzzles, maps, replica art pieces, and a coffee table book — all contained in a 40-pound, 13-inch cube.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For a more interactive experience, locals rave about The Agora Borealis Marketplace, a one-stop shop for unique fine art and souvenirs.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
According to his bio on the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia website, Arnold grew up in Edmonton and graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 1989.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Part fine art, part time capsule, the limited edition Ultimate Collection Super Deluxe box boasts revealing remixes produced by Sean himself, plus a treasure trove of puzzles, maps, replica art pieces, and a coffee table book — all contained in a 40-pound, 13-inch cube.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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