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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One of the nation’s finest collections outside a major urban area, the Milwaukee Art Museum showcases creation from around the globe but is especially strong on American folk art and decorative arts.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
This means that visitors can expect to see nearly 400 objects, including approximately 200 garments and accessories and 200 paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, according to the museum.
—Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
Ideal for co-working, the lobby has a fireplace, decorative art on open shelving units, and many plush sofas, with complimentary coffee served each morning.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
This means that visitors can expect to see nearly 400 objects, including approximately 200 garments and accessories and 200 paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, according to the museum.
—Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
Ideal for co-working, the lobby has a fireplace, decorative art on open shelving units, and many plush sofas, with complimentary coffee served each morning.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decorative art
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“Decorative art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative%20art. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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