Beaux-arts (en. Fine arts)

/bozaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Artistic movement aimed at grouping decorative arts and visual arts.

The fine arts movement influenced many generations of artists.

Le mouvement des beaux-arts a influencé de nombreuses générations d'artistes.

Teaching of visual arts in academies.

He studied at the Fine Arts for several years.

Il a étudié aux Beaux-Arts pendant plusieurs années.

The term 'fine arts' comes from French and literally means 'fine arts', designating art forms that are aesthetically pleasing.

fine arts in the Italian style

Architectural style inspired by Italian plastic arts.

beaux-arts à l'italienne

school of fine arts

Educational institution for visual arts.

école des beaux-arts

graphic arts

Field of arts related to visual creation on different media.

arts graphiques

sculpture

Art of shaping materials to create three-dimensional forms.

sculpture

painting

Art of representing images with colors on a surface.

peinture

Excessive passion for art, sometimes in a pretentious manner.

He is so into fine arts, he can spend hours discussing a painting.

Il est tellement beaux-arts, il peut passer des heures à discuter d'une toile.

Having very refined taste, often associated with art.

She has a fine arts style, everything she touches becomes a work of art.

Elle a un style beaux-arts, tout ce qu'elle touche devient œuvre d'art.