art form
noun
1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
… describe pinball as a great American art form …—
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b
: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement
… easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules.—Joanna Pruess
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Knowing how to get something without being seen asking for it, then bagging it and moving on to the next slice of their demands has become an art form for them.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Coverage Areas in Arts Journalism Arts journalists work covering multiple art forms or specialize in specific areas including music, dance, theater, film, literature, visual arts, and architecture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The backlash stems from Chalamet’s February appearance at a CNN and Variety town hall, where the 30-year-old actor suggested traditional art forms were losing cultural relevance.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
All art forms require immense time, training, and education to develop the skills needed to create great art.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Coverage Areas in Arts Journalism Arts journalists work covering multiple art forms or specialize in specific areas including music, dance, theater, film, literature, visual arts, and architecture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The backlash stems from Chalamet’s February appearance at a CNN and Variety town hall, where the 30-year-old actor suggested traditional art forms were losing cultural relevance.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
All art forms require immense time, training, and education to develop the skills needed to create great art.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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