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fine art

fine art (plural fine arts)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. arts creation of beautiful objects: artistic work that is meant to be appreciated for its own sake, rather than to serve some useful function

2. education college course in art: a course of study designed to teach students practical artistic skills as well as the theory and history of art

3. arts pure art: any art form that is considered to have purely aesthetic value, e.g. painting, sculpture, architecture, drawing, or engraving ( often used in the plural )

4. impressively detailed technique: something that requires great skill, talent, or precision ( informal )
the fine art of public speaking

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