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
Here, visitors can discover an impressive collection of religious artifacts, including the tomb of Princess Saint Joanna, colorful azulejos, and more fine art.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
Like fine art, a home is only worth what someone will pay for it, and Rappaport helps dictate what that number is.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
More than 25,000 people attend this popular festival, which features homemade Greek food, live music, dance performances, cooking demos and a boutique stocked with jewelry, clothing, fine art and more.
—Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
Berube added that the specialized nature of working for the wealthy—including discreetly navigating a home, meticulously cleaning antiques and fine art, and properly laundering expensive clothes—has further exacerbated the shortage of elite staff.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 May 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
Like fine art, a home is only worth what someone will pay for it, and Rappaport helps dictate what that number is.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
More than 25,000 people attend this popular festival, which features homemade Greek food, live music, dance performances, cooking demos and a boutique stocked with jewelry, clothing, fine art and more.
—Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
Berube added that the specialized nature of working for the wealthy—including discreetly navigating a home, meticulously cleaning antiques and fine art, and properly laundering expensive clothes—has further exacerbated the shortage of elite staff.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 May 2024
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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