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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Over the years, the business has evolved into the nation’s oldest and largest African American owned and operated fine art and custom framing gallery.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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29 June 2026
But think about all the fine arts.
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26 June 2026
However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
While fine art paper is typically an expensive pick, Michaels' options start at just $4.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
But think about all the fine arts.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.
—
La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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