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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

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

“We don’t operate in this realm of exclusivity and scarcity, which is inherent in the commercial art world today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Rather than commercial art galleries or performance spaces run for profit, Station Space targets community organizations that provide artists a space to create.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 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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