fine art

noun

1

a

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

—usually 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

Mandel’s work also informed a 2012 New York Times Magazine column on how the art market thrives on inequality, which argued that fine art belongs less to the broader global economy than to the peculiar economy of the very rich. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

By treating the album like fine art akin to a painting or sculpture, the project challenged conventional notions of music ownership and accessibility in the streaming era. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Looking to challenge status quo of the music industry, Wu-Tang looked to make the album a one-of-one piece of fine art, rather than selling the album commercially. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026

The platform supports a wide range of price points and categories, from daily essentials like specialty coffee, specific candles, or a preferred bottle of wine to high-end apparel, fine art, and home goods. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 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