art form
noun
1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
… describe pinball as a great American art form …—Tom Buckley
b
: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement
… easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules.—Joanna Pruess
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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.
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