applied art

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists | 2003 | 226 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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