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Art

Scope note

Use with reference to the study or practice of the fine arts or the fine and decorative arts together. With reference to the visual and performing arts together, use "arts." For actual works or objects of the fine or decorative arts, use "works of art" or "art objects."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054138

Broader Terms used

visual arts

Narrower Terms used

fine arts
decorative arts

Created

13yrs ago

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