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

The competition is divided into a range of categories, including wildlife, fine art and conservation. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Classes will cover fine art materials with specific brands of watercolors, pens, and paints, as well as special techniques. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

For some culture, the Bergamot Station Arts Center, housed inside a former railroad station, is a collective of fine art galleries, including Nuart and Richard Heller, a theater and comedy club. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The excavation was overseen by two local archaeology and fine art organizations, who were already working in the area. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fine art

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart

Kids Definition

fine art

noun

: art (as painting, sculpture, or music) concerned mainly with the creation of beautiful objects

—usually used in plural