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commercial art

American  
[kuh-mur-shuhl ahrt] / kəˈmɜr ʃəl ˈɑrt /

noun

  1. graphic art created specifically for commercial uses, especially for advertising, illustrations in magazines or books, or the like.


commercial art British  

noun

  1. graphic art for commercial uses such as advertising, packaging, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of commercial art

First recorded in 1920–25

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Orlik did have some work exhibited alongside the likes of Dali in the 1970s, but became reclusive in the 1980s after becoming disillusioned with the commercial art world.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024

He studied commercial art in high school, but had to drop out to help support his family.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

After working in the L.A. nonprofit and commercial art world for more than 25 years, she was ready for something new: her own brick-and-mortar gallery where she showcases work by relatively established West Coast artists.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023

As a youth, Chaim studied commercial art and trained for a career as a printer.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Adele was a registered nurse and also had an associate degree in commercial art.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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