Meaning applied art
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applied art


Distinctions have in the past been made between the fine and applied arts. Painting is usually seen as 'fine', while the making of jewellery or porcelain, for example, is seen as 'appli [..]
Source: nationalgallery.org.uk

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Application of aesthetic decoration to utilitarian objects, the concept was introduced during the Industrial Revolution in Britain at the end of the 19th century. Whereas fine art is intended to appea [..]
Source: askart.com

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applied art


Applied art refers art designed for functional purposes, but also maintains aesthetic attributes. It could also be called "decorative art" or "design."
Source: artnet.com

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applied art


Term describing the design or decoration of functional objects so as to make them aesthetically pleasing. It is used in distinction to fine art, although there is often no clear dividing line between [..]
Source: wga.hu

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applied art


Art that is created for design or decoration of practical or utilitarian objects.
Source: joellesteele.com (offline)




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