visual arts
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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One of the most prestigious awards for visual arts, the Turner Prize was established in 1984 to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Ms. Chan cites these prehistoric connections as examples of how tightly humanity has entwined music into its visual arts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
When he returned to L.A., where he had studied journalism at USC, Nicholas took classes in the visual arts and built a law practice that included representation of artists and galleries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025
Multiple studies have shown that visual arts training improves observational skills, communication and empathy among both medical students and residents in ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and dermatology.
From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024
Sonny gives us dap and goes off to the visual arts wing.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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