fine art

fine art

Something that requires finely-honed abilities and/or a particular expertise. Managing an entire team of people is a fine art—I don't think I could do it as well as Joann does.
See also: art, fine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fine art

Something requiring highly developed techniques and skills, as in He's turned lying into a fine art, or The contractor excels in the fine art of demolition. This term alludes to the fine arts, such as music, painting, and sculpture, which require both skill and talent. It is now often used to describe anything that takes skill to do. [First half of 1800s]
See also: art, fine
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • believe in
  • believe in (someone or something)
  • hone
  • hone for
  • hone for (someone or something)
  • have something to prove
  • know what (one) is about
  • audition for
  • hit below (one's) weight
  • hit above (one's) weight
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Fine Art Asia 2020 is expected to gather 50 galleries and exhibitions at Huashan 1914 Creative Park.
Fellowships will commence on September 30, 2019, for one year, based in fine art at the university.
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Jeremy Turner, deputy head of fine art at the university, said: "Andrew has recently completed the BA (Hons) degree in fine art at the University of Chester after a successful three years of study.
This event is produced by West Coast Artists, which has presented fine art shows throughout Southern California, Arizona and Nevada since 1983.
The company said his hiring demonstrates the division's commitment to its fine art insurance offering, including industry-leading products for art collections and inventories through its network of independent agents and wholesalers.
This year, the Naperville Art League serves not only as host of the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair but as the presenting sponsor as well.
BA Fine Art and BA Illustration with Animation students have also gained experience in running educational workshops for local schools.
This Fine Art Business is sold to Gelba Partners AB at a price of DKK62.8m and will result in a gain impacting the EBITDA of the group positively by approximately DKK40m.
Ownership of fine art is more widespread than many advisors may realize.
[USPRwire, Tue Jan 24 2017] DOMOS Fine Art is sponsoring the Venture Capital World Summit Events and a series of other events worldwide with an emphasis on Investing in Fine Art.
05 January 2017 - Fine art storage and logistic provider Crozier Fine Arts has acquired the customers and 35,000 square-foot storage facility of Brooklyn, NY-based art storage and transport company of Cirkers Williamsburg, the company said.
What some people consider a fine art is actually a collectible, or just an expensive item used on special occasions, but not exactly artwork.
While the attendees create respectable pictures, they are not fine art. Framed prints that are readily available, even if the insured had them custom framed, are still just personal property and not fine arts.