art form
noun
1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
describe pinball as a great American art form—
Tom Buckley
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
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Cameos are an art form in which an image is carved in relief on a precious or semi-precious stone, often composed of several layers of different colors.
—Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 6 July 2025
Beyond the glamour, drag is a physically demanding art form, especially for performers who sing, dance, and host while wearing multiple elaborate garments in the Texas heat.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Cincinnati native Dylan Morton has elevated skating to an art form.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This glass brings motion and vitality to an art form typically thought of as static and unchanging, co-authors Lisa Stone and Jim Zanzi point out in their 1991 book, The Art of Fred Smith.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 6 July 2025
Beyond the glamour, drag is a physically demanding art form, especially for performers who sing, dance, and host while wearing multiple elaborate garments in the Texas heat.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Cincinnati native Dylan Morton has elevated skating to an art form.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This glass brings motion and vitality to an art form typically thought of as static and unchanging, co-authors Lisa Stone and Jim Zanzi point out in their 1991 book, The Art of Fred Smith.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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