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
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The high-end lounge features the works of Takashi Murakami, which are part of MGM Resorts’ fine art collection.
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Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
And all my fine art is being professionally cleaned.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The evening event features fine art on display, artisanal vendors, interactive exhibits, a beer garden and live entertainment.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Artist Don Carney has released a series of fine art prints of Lover’s Eyes created from his watercolor and gouache paintings.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
And all my fine art is being professionally cleaned.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The evening event features fine art on display, artisanal vendors, interactive exhibits, a beer garden and live entertainment.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Artist Don Carney has released a series of fine art prints of Lover’s Eyes created from his watercolor and gouache paintings.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine art
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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