Decorative art

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Decorative art
The decorative arts are traditionally defined as ornamental and functional works in ceramicwoodglassmetal, or textile. The field includes ceramicsfurniture, furnishings, interior design, and architecture. The decorative arts are often categorized in opposition to the "fine arts", namely, paintingdrawingphotography, and large-scale sculpture. Some distinguish between decorative and fine art based on functionality, intended purpose, importance, status as a unique creation, or single-artist production. Decorative arts, or furnishings, may be fixed (for example, wallpaper), or moveable (for example, lamps).
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Decorative art
general term for artworks of embellishing character - ornamental forms - art nouveau elements - compare arts and crafts and pattern painting 

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