fine arts

NOUN

pure art

Synonyms

WEAK

arts and crafts arts of design beaux arts graphic arts visual arts

Example Sentences

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Named after the activist and academic Angela Davis, an anti-racism icon, Hill studied fine arts at a college in New York.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He handles the fine arts beat as well, talking to such luminaries as photographer Annie Leibovitz and painter David Hockney.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Upon completion of their bachelor of fine arts degree in May 2025, they joined full-time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Mr. Gordon is professor of fine arts emeritus at Trinity College.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

“I was driving by CSA, the fine arts high school, this afternoon and that’s when Grandma swooped in to say what an absolutely perfect fit it would be for you two.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson