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
Example Sentences
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 Creators and crafters sell everything from fine art to candles, paintings, ceramics and woodwork. 
Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 5 Nov. 2021 Non-fungible tokens are digital collectibles tied to blockchain technology, and have been a red-hot sector the first part of the year in many creative industries from fine art to music to movies and games. David Bloom, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021 Its many museums—everything from fine art to history to medical oddities—have long been a draw to the cradle of American democracy. Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 7 Aug. 2021 The 14th annual event will showcase local, national and international galleries, independent artists, fine art photographers and designers along with special activities, live entertainment and more. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 In some applications, photography replaced more laborious illustration methods (such as engraving), but human fine art painters are still around today. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The disruptive effect these tools are having on graphic art is already stoking debate among traditional artists as to how this may impact the future of fine art. Adario Strange, Quartz, 30 Aug. 2022 Amdur Productions produces a growing list of fine art festivals, including the Port Clinton Art Festival which featured this year more than 230 artists. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 The best part is that in the end is that you'll be left with fine art. Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 See More
Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 5 Nov. 2021 Non-fungible tokens are digital collectibles tied to blockchain technology, and have been a red-hot sector the first part of the year in many creative industries from fine art to music to movies and games. David Bloom, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021 Its many museums—everything from fine art to history to medical oddities—have long been a draw to the cradle of American democracy. Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 7 Aug. 2021 The 14th annual event will showcase local, national and international galleries, independent artists, fine art photographers and designers along with special activities, live entertainment and more. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 In some applications, photography replaced more laborious illustration methods (such as engraving), but human fine art painters are still around today. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The disruptive effect these tools are having on graphic art is already stoking debate among traditional artists as to how this may impact the future of fine art. Adario Strange, Quartz, 30 Aug. 2022 Amdur Productions produces a growing list of fine art festivals, including the Port Clinton Art Festival which featured this year more than 230 artists. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 The best part is that in the end is that you'll be left with fine art. Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1a