Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural The fine arts.
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- noun the study and creation of visual works of art
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[French : beaux, pl. of beau, fine + arts, pl. of art, art.]
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