graphic art
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- noun
- /ˈɡræfɪk ɑrt/
:
arte gráfico
- The course on graphic art covered various techniques including illustration and digital design.
- graphic art and printing
Examples
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Although Unamuno was deaf to music, he reveled in discussing painting and graphic art.
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She studied graphic art at the university, focusing on both drawing and printmaking.
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Properly speaking, they belong not to the world of high art but to that of illustration and graphic art.
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An animated film created by Calvin media production, music, and graphic art students was honored at the Chicago Film Festival.
Blog text (27) -
Matte acetate is available from any graphic art store.
Academic text (1993) -
For example, most traditional graphic arts and printing programs have transitioned to graphic design and illustration programs.
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These are the work of Taytu Said Ali, a deaf-mute woman artist who graduated in graphic arts at the FAS.
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Many artists choose to showcase their talents through graphic art in galleries and exhibitions.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the adjective 'graphic' (relating to visual representation) with 'art' (artistic works), so the meaning 'visual arts' is directly predictable from the constituents and standard adjective + noun composition. This is a literal, non-idiomatic combination found across languages and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The noun graphic art comes from graphic, meaning a bold drawing or picture, and art, meaning creative work, so think of strong drawings or prints on paper. That's why it means visual work like drawing, painting, or printmaking, not a 'live show' or a 'statue'.