art form

noun

1

: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art

sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment

2

a

: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed

describe pinball as a great American art form

—Tom Buckley

b

: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement

easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules

—Joanna Pruess

Examples of art form in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Negotiation is an art form in real estate transactions, requiring a blend of persuasion, rapport-building, and strategic concessions. —Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Her work extends beyond traditional art forms, intersecting with fashion and pop culture through high-profile collaborations like her Air Jordan collections. —Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024

Baker recreated the Lenape bandolier bag to help revitalize one of his community’s art forms. —Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024

Doc, a butcher for nearly 20 years, called his work an art form when the business first opened. —Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1