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'''Applied arts''' are the design and decoration of practical items to make them aesthetically pleasing as well as merely functional. This suggests a clear contrast with the [[fine arts]] which are concerned with the non-practical, although the two concepts are interactive. Among the types of applied art are calligraphy, graphic design, and interior design. | |||
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Applied arts are the design and decoration of practical items to make them aesthetically pleasing as well as merely functional. This suggests a clear contrast with the fine arts which are concerned with the non-practical, although the two concepts are interactive. Among the types of applied art are calligraphy, graphic design, and interior design.