fine art

noun

1

a

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

—usually used in 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

With over three decades of combined experience across leading institutions, including Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, Artsy, the firm provides discerning clients with strategic guidance in acquiring, curating, and managing fine art collections. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025

The family also happened to be purveyors of fine art, some of which will also be up for grabs via Christie’s this winter across its various auctions. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025

Using a blend of technical expertise and creative vision, Gallery@ by AGI Denim has developed processes to transform denim into a medium suitable for fine art. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025

Turk will discuss how solitary fine art studios transition into creating platforms for public experiences. —Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025

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