graphic arts

plural noun

Updated on: 4 Apr 2018

Definition of graphic arts

: the fine and applied arts of representation, decoration, and writing or printing on flat surfaces together with the techniques and crafts associated with them

Recent Examples of graphic arts from the Web

Fashion designer Marc Ecko and media executive Rich Antoniello launched Complex in 2002 as a young men’s lifestyle magazine, focusing on hip-hop culture, street fashion and graphic art.

— don steinberg, WSJ, "Celebs Will Say Anything if You Blast Them With Hot Sauce," 27 Mar. 2018
That's an eyebrow-raising statement, considering he's created such bold and graphic art as statement about white supremacy.

— shauna stuart, AL.com, "Vibes and Virtues: Five hours in artist Carey Fountain's America," 21 July 2017
Liz worked at Nova High School in the mid 60’s and early 70’s in the graphic arts department, then joined Ted in his law office until her retirement in 1987.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 3/16," 16 Mar. 2018
The center offers auto and collision training in several garage bays, a welding shop, a dental lab, a cosmetology and barbering center, graphic arts and a culinary arts program.

— carole carlson, Post-Tribune, "New Gary Career Center director touts plans to fill empty classrooms," 23 Dec. 2017
The marketing, production, and graphic arts groups were absolute stars in this process.

— jeff wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers miss out in Ohtani sweepstakes," 8 Dec. 2017
On Wednesday, August 16, Outland returned to campus, greeting the students as their new graphic arts and digital photography instructor for the school year—a career change sparked, in part, by the students at Tates Creek.

— michelle darrisaw, Southern Living, "This Kentucky Man Went from High School Janitor to Teacher," 22 Aug. 2017
Napachie Pootoogook’s graphic art, using acrylic paint and colored pencils, reflects a distinct shift from her mother’s style of prints recording traditional Inuit life.

— alex palmer, Smithsonian, "Three Generations of Inuit Women Defy Exploitation by Visualizing Resilience and Love," 24 July 2017

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