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

Through Kongo’s intervention, the Cullinan evolves from luxury SUV into collectible contemporary artwork, blurring the boundaries between automotive craftsmanship, design and fine art. —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

Phil got a fine arts degree from the University of Colorado and at the time wondered where that would take him. —Kevin Strong, CBS News, 16 May 2026

Now in its 13th year, the awards program shines a spotlight on young people who stand out in dance, film and TV, fine arts, media arts, instrumental music, vocal music and theater. —Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026

Leila continued her education at the American University of Paris, studying journalism and fine arts before graduating in May 2021. —Maggie Kreienberg, PEOPLE, 13 May 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