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Definition of plastic arts noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

plastic arts

noun

/ˌplæstɪk ˈɑːts/

/ˌplæstɪk ˈɑːrts/

[plural] (specialist)

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art forms that involve making models or representing things so that they seem solid
- The plastic arts include sculpture, pottery and painting.
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