decorative art

noun

: art that is concerned primarily with the creation of useful items (such as furniture, ceramics, or textiles)

—usually used in plural

: objects of decorative art

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Tavitian’s collection of decorative arts, including all of his English furniture, didn’t go to the Clark. —

Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024 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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for decorative art

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of decorative art was in 1853

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“Decorative art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative%20art. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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