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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Growing up in Texas, studying art history at Vanderbilt University, and securing positions with both Sotheby's and Christie's, Ann was well-versed in the worlds of fine art and wine.
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Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Born Larry Nathan Deutsch in Plainfield, New Jersey, Deutsch grew up in Tucson and received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in painting from the University of Arizona in 1963.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Tour Russborough House, a Georgian treasure filled with centuries of fine art, then step outside for a thrilling falconry demonstration as birds of prey soar just overhead.
—AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
And Brighton & Hove Albion have turned the practice into a fine art, especially in midfield.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Born Larry Nathan Deutsch in Plainfield, New Jersey, Deutsch grew up in Tucson and received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in painting from the University of Arizona in 1963.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Tour Russborough House, a Georgian treasure filled with centuries of fine art, then step outside for a thrilling falconry demonstration as birds of prey soar just overhead.
—AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
And Brighton & Hove Albion have turned the practice into a fine art, especially in midfield.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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