decorative art
noun
1
: art that is concerned primarily with the creation of useful items (such as furniture, ceramics, or textiles)
—usually used in plural
2
: objects of decorative art
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His ready-to-wear and accessories are inspired by his passion for art and decorative arts, and his collections for women and men reference French culture and the beauty found in fine art, photography, painting and sculpture.
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: The installation is the latest in a series of temporary interactive works curated by the museum's department of decorative arts and design.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Miller’s collection will be featured in both evening and day sales, as well as three online sales featuring Miller’s wide range of interests, from fashion to decorative arts.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
The 16th edition of PAD London isn’t limited to design, there is also jewellery, ceramics and decorative arts to be found amongst the presentations by 62 galleries from around the world.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: The installation is the latest in a series of temporary interactive works curated by the museum's department of decorative arts and design.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Miller’s collection will be featured in both evening and day sales, as well as three online sales featuring Miller’s wide range of interests, from fashion to decorative arts.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
The 16th edition of PAD London isn’t limited to design, there is also jewellery, ceramics and decorative arts to be found amongst the presentations by 62 galleries from around the world.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Decorative art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative%20art. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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