decorative art
nounDefinition of decorative art
1
: art that is concerned primarily with the creation of useful items (such as furniture, ceramics, or textiles)
—usually used in plural
2
: objects of decorative art
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Vintage and retro furnishings, decorative arts, jewelry, Americana, architectural and industrial salvage, and pop culture memorabilia is a sampling of what will be offered at each monthly market on the first Sunday of the month, May through October. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: Aug. 26-Sept. 2," 26 Aug. 2019 Vintage and retro furnishings, decorative arts, jewelry, Americana, architectural and industrial salvage, and pop culture memorabilia is a sampling of what will be offered at each monthly market on the first Sunday of the month, May through October. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do in Cincinnati this week: July 1-7," 30 June 2019 Her career began gradually, with experiments in the decorative arts, involvement with the modern dance movement, and participation in some of the earliest exploits of the Dadaists. — Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, "A Master of Mute Forms," 7 Mar. 2019 Discover the history of Australian art from European settlement, including paintings, photography, prints, drawings, textiles, and decorative arts from the Colonial period and Heidelberg School through to contemporary art. — Carrie Hutchinson, Condé Nast Traveler, "10 Best Museums in Melbourne," 26 Sep. 2018 The Wallace Collection Housed in the former mansion of the Marquesses of Hertford, the Wallace Collection contains hundreds of important paintings, sculptures, and works of decorative art, including a huge collection of arms and armour. — Emily Selter, Town & Country, "London Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, See, Eat, and More," 7 Aug. 2018 Inner Loop Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens MFAH house museum for American decorative arts, paintings and furniture. — Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, "Local museums entertain, educate," 9 May 2018 Readers in Dallas have an affinity for 20cdesign.com, which buys and sells 20th-century furniture, fine art, and decorative arts. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Where to buy midcentury furniture, according to Curbed readers," 4 May 2018 In addition to her traditional art schooling, Delaunay was a powerful force in the world of decorative arts, with a particular talent for textiles and interior design. — National Geographic, "Beyond Picasso: 6 Female Artists Who Turned Modern Art On Its Head," 19 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'decorative art.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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