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

Although some galleries have had to close their brick-and-mortar spaces, other commercial art galleries have thrived during these times as wealthy collectors and select museums continued to purchase art.

From Washington Post

Despite the uncertainty caused by covid-19, the commercial art market continues to garner considerable media attention as its financial successes reach new heights.

From Washington Post

This is a fair specimen of American commercial art criticism.

From Project Gutenberg

But I am already doing a little in commercial art lines, so perhaps it is not so bad.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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