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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The Victoria & Albert Museum in west London is the world’s largest museum of design, decorative and fine arts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

"It's always been a super strength and I know how much our group of forwards pride themselves in keeping it right up there. They spend a lot of time honing those fine arts."

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Gutiérrez, who graduated with a master of fine arts degree from the University of Southern California in May, was determined to perform the piece before leaving for her hometown, Guadalajara.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

The girl turned right—toward the fine arts wing.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau