A term used to refer to fields traditionally considered to be artistic. "Fine art" is a distinction referring to its aim to be purely aesthetic, having only the purpose of inspiring or stimulating the viewer's emotions. Crafts, on the other hand, are more commonly used as simple decorations or made to serve a practical purpose.
usually refers to the traditional, Western European notion of the `high arts' (e.g. painting, sculpture, architecture, poetry, music)
the visual arts which include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and some performance art. Excludes other art forms such as poetry, literature, dance and music.
works made to be enjoyed, not functional, and judged by the theories of art
Artwork produced for the artists satisfaction rather than for direct commercial purposes; does not necessarily denote quality.
An art form created primarily as an aesthetic expression to be enjoyed for its own sake. The viewer must be prepared to search for the intent of the artist as the all-important first step toward communication and active participation.
art that is created for its own aesthetic purpose rather than for a practical, utility purpose. "Art for art's sake.
Art created for purely aesthetic expression, communication, or contemplation. Painting and sculpture are the best known of the fine arts.
Art with aesthetic rather than strictly decorative or utilitarian purposes.
The products of human creativity; works of art collectively
Art produced or intended primarily for beauty rather than utility. Any of the art forms, such as sculpture, painting, or music, used to create such art. Often used in the plural. Something requiring highly developed techniques and skills.
Fine art refers to arts that are "concerned with beauty or which appealed to taste" (SOED 1991). The term was first attested in 1767, as a translation from the French term beaux arts and designates a limited number of visual art forms, including painting, sculpture, architecture and printmaking. Schools, institutes, and other organizations still use the term to indicate a traditional perspective on the visual arts, often implying an association with classic or academic art.