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
This year’s fair will host more than 70 dealers and galleries in more than 20 vintage, antique and contemporary collecting categories, such as fine art, furniture, antiquities, watches and classic cars.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Additional federal data analyzing outcomes by college majors shows that fields linked to AI exposure, including commercial art & graphic design, fine arts, and computer engineering, all have higher unemployment rates—each above 7%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Kudos also go to Caroline Appel, a fine arts teacher at River Hill, for being recognized as the Howard County Public School System Advocate for Inclusivity Through Art Educator of the Year.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
Its tenets subside as the foundation of literature, film, music, photography, fine arts, and even fashion.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 12 June 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Additional federal data analyzing outcomes by college majors shows that fields linked to AI exposure, including commercial art & graphic design, fine arts, and computer engineering, all have higher unemployment rates—each above 7%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Kudos also go to Caroline Appel, a fine arts teacher at River Hill, for being recognized as the Howard County Public School System Advocate for Inclusivity Through Art Educator of the Year.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
Its tenets subside as the foundation of literature, film, music, photography, fine arts, and even fashion.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 12 June 2025
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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