art form
noun
1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
describe pinball as a great American art form—
Tom Buckley
Tom Buckley
b
: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement
easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules—Joanna Pruess
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This integration emphasizes Enea’s belief that landscape architecture is both an art form and a form of environmental stewardship.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
This short novel is set in Hungary, where the narrator reflects on the nature and significance of cinema, not only as an art form but also as a vehicle for social interaction.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
If fashion is an art form, these stars may be walking masterpieces.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Keith Powers understands that getting red carpet-ready is an art form.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
This short novel is set in Hungary, where the narrator reflects on the nature and significance of cinema, not only as an art form but also as a vehicle for social interaction.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
If fashion is an art form, these stars may be walking masterpieces.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Keith Powers understands that getting red carpet-ready is an art form.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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