| Main Entry: | applied art |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any art that applies aesthetic principles to the design or decoration of useful objects, such as industrial design, bookmaking, illustration, printmaking, and commercial art |
| Example: | The applied arts are usually contrasted with the fine arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, fine printmaking, etc.), which are seen as serving no purpose other than providing an aesthetic experience. |
| Main Entry: | applied art |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any type of art done with a practical application; the application of design and aesthetics to objects of function and everyday use |
| Example: | The fields of industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, and interior design are considered applied arts. |
| Etymology: | 1889 |