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applied art

The Oxford Dictionary of Art | 2004 | 228 words | Copyright

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 the two areas.

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