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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This year’s festival features the usual lineup of fine arts, festival food, beer, wine, cocktails and entertainment, surrounded by all of the charm and restaurants that Mount Dora has to offer.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Many collectors are still loyal to the country’s major department stores, which have a history of selling fine art.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
As one of the country’s first major tourism sites, Palm Beach is famous for the celebrated historic Breakers Hotel, posh shopping along Worth Avenue and endless opportunities to enjoy polo, golf, boat shows, fine art, food and wine.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
With over 70,000 permanent collection artifacts, the museum's displays include fine art, folk art, and rare maps that capture the story of Texas and the Southwest.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Many collectors are still loyal to the country’s major department stores, which have a history of selling fine art.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
As one of the country’s first major tourism sites, Palm Beach is famous for the celebrated historic Breakers Hotel, posh shopping along Worth Avenue and endless opportunities to enjoy polo, golf, boat shows, fine art, food and wine.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
With over 70,000 permanent collection artifacts, the museum's displays include fine art, folk art, and rare maps that capture the story of Texas and the Southwest.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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