fine art

noun

1

a

: art (such as painting, sculpture, or music) concerned primarily with the creation of beautiful objects

—usually 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Christie’s hopes the new division will serve as a bridge to its luxury and fine art divisions. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026

Unlike existing California income taxes, the wealth tax targets the value of property people already own, like stocks, businesses and fine art. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

My groupings range from sterling silver flatware to matchbooks, but my most prized grouping is my trove of fine art. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Festival-goers will find more than dozens of booths, including a large children’s area, a historical exhibit documenting local Hispanic settlers, and a fine art exhibit. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fine art

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart

Kids Definition

fine art

noun

: art (as painting, sculpture, or music) concerned mainly with the creation of beautiful objects

—usually used in plural