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beaux-arts

beaux-arts [ bō zr, bō zrts ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
architecture of classical decorative style: relating to or conforming to the classical decorative style of architecture formerly taught by the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris



plural noun 
Definition:
 
arts fine arts: the fine arts, or art that has a purely aesthetic value

[Early19C. < French beaux-arts "fine arts"]
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