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
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Foust was set to graduate from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's degree in fine arts on May 9, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Lockwood, who focused more on fine art for much of her career, initially refused the job for the widower.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
The Artist Market returns with over 350 artists from around the region and nation selling fine art and crafts.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Phil got a fine arts degree from the University of Colorado and at the time wondered where that would take him.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Lockwood, who focused more on fine art for much of her career, initially refused the job for the widower.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
The Artist Market returns with over 350 artists from around the region and nation selling fine art and crafts.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Phil got a fine arts degree from the University of Colorado and at the time wondered where that would take him.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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