commercial art

[ kuh-mur-shuhl ahrt ]

noun

1. graphic art created specifically for commercial uses, especially for advertising, illustrations in magazines or books, or the like. Compare fine art.

commercial art

noun

1. graphic art for commercial uses such as advertising, packaging, etc

Derived Forms

• commercial artist, noun

Other Words From

• com·mer·cial art·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of commercial art¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Orlik did have some work exhibited alongside the likes of Dali in the 1970s, but became reclusive in the 1980s after becoming disillusioned with the commercial art world.

From BBC

Adjacent to the institutional spotlight, more than three dozen commercial art galleries are planning fall shows related to scientific themes.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re used to seeing everything online — click to browse and click to buy — and there is huge transparency and the commercial art world is very opaque and hard to navigate.”

From New York Times

In 2005, Berlin was the first city to offer a formal program of coordinated gallery shows as an alternative to a commercial art fair.

From New York Times

“We don’t operate in this realm of exclusivity and scarcity, which is inherent in the commercial art world today.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cartoon
• depiction
• design
• etching
• graphics
• layout
• likeness
• painting
• picture
• sketch
• study
• work of art