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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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The Firefly Art Fair and the Morning Glory Art Fair are two premiere events held in early August with a lengthy history of featuring fine art and craft artists.
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Open positions include elementary and secondary teachers, special education, STEM, fine arts and various support staff.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The exhibit explores 20 years of the brand through displays of rare collectibles, fine art and statues.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The Firefly Art Fair and the Morning Glory Art Fair are two premiere events held in early August with a lengthy history of featuring fine art and craft artists.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
Open positions include elementary and secondary teachers, special education, STEM, fine arts and various support staff.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The exhibit explores 20 years of the brand through displays of rare collectibles, fine art and statues.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine art
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“Fine art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20art. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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