art form
noun
1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
describe pinball as a great American art form—
Tom Buckley
Tom Buckley
b
: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement
easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules—Joanna Pruess
Joanna PruessExamples of art form in a Sentence
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Cody, 41, is a millennial at the forefront of an art form harking back millenniums — at once building on tradition and joyously venturing beyond it.
—Patricia Leigh Brown, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Superstars like Madonna and Prince made an art form of reinventing themselves regularly.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
For younger artists, hip-hop remains an art form about the messy struggle for survival—but Cole’s surrender suggests an approach with less fire, less rudeness, less competitive excellence.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Hayward is still with us and opened the door to tell the story of the time her bohemian, chaotic Hollywood home played host to a seismic shift in three art forms at once.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Initially founded by the NFL, this company has transformed the concept of attending marquee events into an art form, curating moments that linger long after the lights dim.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Getting into a running groove is a bit of an art form—and for me, the secret lies in syncing up with the perfect workout playlist or podcast that takes my mind off the effort of running.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
Yet, exceptional watchmakers are still ever-present in the industry today, ones who both respect the age-old art form at its core and have a drive to innovate without flashy gimmicks.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
The genesis of Talia’s confidence starts the moment the music starts; this nearly indescribable confidence renders a truly unique art form.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
Patricia Leigh Brown, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Superstars like Madonna and Prince made an art form of reinventing themselves regularly.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
For younger artists, hip-hop remains an art form about the messy struggle for survival—but Cole’s surrender suggests an approach with less fire, less rudeness, less competitive excellence.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Hayward is still with us and opened the door to tell the story of the time her bohemian, chaotic Hollywood home played host to a seismic shift in three art forms at once.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Initially founded by the NFL, this company has transformed the concept of attending marquee events into an art form, curating moments that linger long after the lights dim.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Getting into a running groove is a bit of an art form—and for me, the secret lies in syncing up with the perfect workout playlist or podcast that takes my mind off the effort of running.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
Yet, exceptional watchmakers are still ever-present in the industry today, ones who both respect the age-old art form at its core and have a drive to innovate without flashy gimmicks.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
The genesis of Talia’s confidence starts the moment the music starts; this nearly indescribable confidence renders a truly unique art form.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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