ART: DESIGN & DECORATIVE ART

ART: DESIGN & DECORATIVE ART

Decorative Art: any of those arts that are concerned with the design and decoration of objects that are chiefly prized for their utility, rather than for their purely aesthetic qualities. Ceramics, glassware, basketry, jewelry, metalware, furniture, textiles, clothing, and other such goods are the objects most commonly associated with the decorative arts.

See also: ART: FASHION: Textiles, Design, Jewelry