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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Now, the actress and jewelry designer sells original fine art pieces, prints and sculptures on her website.
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair will feature more than 70 local artists offering handmade crafts, fine art and jewelry along with potted plants and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
Over nearly four decades, he's made a name for himself in the fine art world as someone who has continued this incredible art at a minute scale – learning, perfecting, and teaching it to others.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
The arts and crafts movement of the 1800s kicked off as a rebuke to the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the importance of handiwork and artistry in the decorative and fine arts worlds.
—Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair will feature more than 70 local artists offering handmade crafts, fine art and jewelry along with potted plants and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
Over nearly four decades, he's made a name for himself in the fine art world as someone who has continued this incredible art at a minute scale – learning, perfecting, and teaching it to others.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
The arts and crafts movement of the 1800s kicked off as a rebuke to the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the importance of handiwork and artistry in the decorative and fine arts worlds.
—Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.
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