decorative art
noun
1
: art that is concerned primarily with the creation of useful items (such as furniture, ceramics, or textiles)
—usually used in plural
2
: objects of decorative art
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Marie Antoinette was the OG of fashion icons in her own time, and her inimitable style as Queen of France has an enduring legacy and influence on contemporary film, fashion and decorative arts.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Berry will work closely alongside Martina Mondadori, editor in chief and founder of Cabana Magazine, on brand development, editorial strategy and partnerships for Cabana’s distinct voice in the travel, interiors and decorative arts space.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Poiret added Rosine, a fragrance business and Martine, a decorative arts workshop and school, to his empire.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Curated by Philippe Halbert, associate curator of American decorative arts at the Wadsworth, the exhibit, located on the museum’s Avery 2 level, is a concise one-gallery gathering of Hartford-specific items that span centuries of local history and culture.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Berry will work closely alongside Martina Mondadori, editor in chief and founder of Cabana Magazine, on brand development, editorial strategy and partnerships for Cabana’s distinct voice in the travel, interiors and decorative arts space.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Poiret added Rosine, a fragrance business and Martine, a decorative arts workshop and school, to his empire.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Curated by Philippe Halbert, associate curator of American decorative arts at the Wadsworth, the exhibit, located on the museum’s Avery 2 level, is a concise one-gallery gathering of Hartford-specific items that span centuries of local history and culture.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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“Decorative art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative%20art. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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