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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Research on fine art collections in wealthy families — another domain where the older generation controls the asset and the younger one will inherit the complications — found that roughly six in 10 collectors haven’t discussed their collections with their heirs at all.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
One had a bodega, one had a candle and fragrance company, one was a professional fine arts photographer who does a lot of shooting for the American West, for a lot of magazines.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
As an alum of both Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group and the advisory firm Art Intelligence Global, Anderson will bring a trusts-and-estates perspective to these growing markets, recognizing that today’s collectors acquire objects across categories, from fine art to luxury to collectibles.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Foust was set to graduate from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's degree in fine arts on May 9, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
One had a bodega, one had a candle and fragrance company, one was a professional fine arts photographer who does a lot of shooting for the American West, for a lot of magazines.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
As an alum of both Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group and the advisory firm Art Intelligence Global, Anderson will bring a trusts-and-estates perspective to these growing markets, recognizing that today’s collectors acquire objects across categories, from fine art to luxury to collectibles.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Foust was set to graduate from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's degree in fine arts on May 9, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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