{Decorative art}, fine art which has for its end ornamentation, rather than the representation of objects or events. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Decorative Art — [ dekərətɪv ɑːt, englisch] die, , Pattern painting … Universal-Lexikon
decorative art — noun Etymology: probably translation of French art décoratif 1. : art that is concerned primarily with the creation of useful items (as furniture, ceramics, or textiles) usually used in plural 2. : objects of decorative art … Useful english dictionary
decorative art — noun Date: 1853 1. art that is concerned primarily with the creation of useful items (as furniture, ceramics, or textiles) usually used in plural 2. objects of decorative art … New Collegiate Dictionary
Decorative Art — De|co|ra|tive Art [ dɛkərətiv ɑ:t] die; <aus engl. decorative art »dekorative Kunst«> svw. ↑Action Painting … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
decorative art — any of those arts that are concerned with the design and decoration of objects that are chiefly prized for their utility, rather than for their purely aesthetic qualities. Ceramics, glassware, basketry, jewelry, metalware, furniture,… … Universalium
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art — The Kirkland Museum of Fine Decorative Art is an art museum in Denver, Colorado. Kirkland Museum of Fine Decorative Art has three principal collections, all housed in the museum which incorporates the original 1911 Arts Crafts studio of Vance… … Wikipedia
Firma y Odilo Estévez Municipal Decorative Art Museum — (in Spanish, Museo de Arte Decorativo Firma y Odilo Estévez ) is the former home of the Estévez family in Rosario, Argentina, which was donated to the Municipality of Rosario and turned into a museum.Mrs. Firma Mayor de Estévez bequeathed her… … Wikipedia
art deco — decorative and architectural style of the period 1925 1940, attested from 1966, from Fr. art décoratif, lit. decorative art (see DECORATIVE (Cf. decorative)); from L Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in… … Etymology dictionary
Art Nouveau — Art nouveau began as a decorative art movement in the 1880s, in reaction against the historical emphasis of mid 19th century art. The innovative style appeared in architecture as well as the decorative arts, including furniture, jewelry, and… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
Decorative — Dec o*ra*tive (d[e^]k [ o]*r[.a]*t[i^]v or d[e^]k [ o]*r[asl]*t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F. d[ e]coratif.] Suited to decorate or embellish; adorning. {Dec o*ra*tive*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] {Decorative art}, fine art which has for its end ornamentation,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
