First Known Use: 1753
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1beaux arts
noun plural \ˈbō-ˈzär\
Definition of BEAUX ARTS
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Origin of BEAUX ARTS
French beaux-arts
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2beaux arts
adjective, often capitalized B&A
Definition of BEAUX ARTS
: characterized by the use of historic forms, rich decorative detail, and a tendency toward monumental conception in architecture
Origin of BEAUX ARTS
French École des Beaux-Arts School of Fine Arts, in Paris
First Known Use: 1878
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