decorative arts

plural plural-only

Arts and crafts concerned with making beautiful but functional objects. Includes carpentry, metalworking and interior design.

Japanese Meaning

実用性と美しさを両立させるための工芸技術およびその製品。 / 家具、金属加工、内装デザインなど、機能性を持ちつつ美的なオブジェクトを制作する芸術分野。

The museum's new exhibit showcases decorative arts from the 18th century, including intricately carved furniture and silverwork.

その博物館の新しい展示では、18世紀の装飾美術が紹介されており、精巧に彫られた家具や銀細工などが並んでいます。

Sense（1）

Arts and crafts concerned with making beautiful but functional objects. Includes carpentry, metalworking and interior design.