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beaux arts

Syllabification: (beaux arts)
Pronunciation: /ˌbō ˈzär/

Definition of beaux arts

noun

  • 1fine arts.
  • 2 (usually Beaux Arts) [as modifier] relating to the classical decorative style maintained by the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, especially in the 19th century.

Origin:

from French beaux-arts

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