art form

noun

Definition of art form

1 : a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment

2a : an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed describe pinball as a great American art form— Tom Buckley

b : an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules— Joanna Pruess

Examples of art form in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pitching can be an art form when the baseball is in the right hands. — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Anime is an art form characterized by exaggeration — overblown facial features, impossible hair, crazy gestures and absurd reactions. — Maya Phillips, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2022 For those fashion lovers who truly appreciate personal style, shopping for new clothes is an art form. — Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 Norris said rap is an art form that also tends to be a form of political speech. — Jozsef Papp, ajc, 9 Aug. 2022 In these stories, expressions of love and desire become an art form. — Aj Willingham, CNN, 31 July 2022 Over the years, our three Master Blenders have perfected this aging regimen, elevating it to an art form. — John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 But as the story unfolds, the storytellers raise it to an art form. — Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 15 July 2022 Having the opportunities to be working and telling stories and contributing to the art form. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2021 See More

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