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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

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Other Word Forms

  • commercial artist noun

Etymology

Origin of commercial art

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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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

In 2005, Berlin was the first city to offer a formal program of coordinated gallery shows as an alternative to a commercial art fair.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024

On a recent afternoon in his cluttered apartment, Herman offered a broken chair and began a circuitous account of friendship, loss and a commercial art market not meant for people like him.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 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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