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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In 2015 the Hollywood talent agency UTA opened a division devoted to fine art, the first of its kind.
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Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
The imagery was captured by renowned Dutch fine art photographer, Philippe Vogelenzang.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Since completing her undergraduate and master’s degrees in fine art from the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in 2012, Omuku has shown in major cities across the globe, including London, Paris, Bangkok, and New York.
—Precious Adesina, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
By the 20th century Cassatt’s paintings were better known as Mother’s Day cards than as fine art.
—Robert Taylor, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
The imagery was captured by renowned Dutch fine art photographer, Philippe Vogelenzang.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Since completing her undergraduate and master’s degrees in fine art from the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in 2012, Omuku has shown in major cities across the globe, including London, Paris, Bangkok, and New York.
—Precious Adesina, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
By the 20th century Cassatt’s paintings were better known as Mother’s Day cards than as fine art.
—Robert Taylor, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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