指主要由視覺來感知的有形物件，在品質上有較高要求，且創作時需要使用更為精鍊的技術。純藝術通常包含繪畫、素描或雕塑等表現方式，但也可指建築與設計。雖然純藝術與其他藝術類型偶有重疊之處，但在表現方法、技巧精鍊程度以及所需的正規訓練等層面上均有所不同。相較於「裝飾藝術」，純藝術對於美學與理性訴求的重視更勝於實用目的。而與「手工藝術」的差異在於，工藝是以陶瓷、玻璃、刺繡作品或其他方法作為媒介的手工藝，而非繪畫、素描、雕塑或建築。純藝術與具商業用途(如廣告或說明)的「商業藝術」創作亦不相同。另一方面，「美術」一詞可能應用於更廣義的範疇，例如詩歌、音樂與電影製作等藝術。

美術(P,,U,繁體中文-偏好,D,U,U)
純藝術(,U,繁體中文-非偏好,UF,U,U)
mei shu (P,,U,韋氏拼音-偏好,UF,U,U)
měi shù (P,,U,漢語拼音-偏好,UF,U,U)
mei shu (P,,U,漢語拼音(無聲調)-偏好,UF,U,U)
fine arts(P,,U,英文-偏好,D,U,N)
fine art(,U,英文-非偏好,UF,U,U)
arts, fine(,U,英文-非偏好,UF,U,U)
bildende Künste(P,,U,German-偏好,D,U,N)
schöne Künste(,U,German-非偏好,UF,U,N)
schone kunsten(P,,U,荷蘭語-偏好,D,U,N)
schone kunst(,U,荷蘭語-非偏好,AD,U,U)
beaux-arts(fine arts)　(P,,U,法語-偏好,D,U,N)
belle arti(P,,U,Italian-偏好,D,U,N)
sköna konster(P,,U,Swedish-偏好,D,U,N)
bellas artes(P,,U,西班牙語-偏好,D,U,N)
Bellas Artes(,U,西班牙語-非偏好,AD,U,U)
Arte Bella(,U,西班牙語-非偏好,AD,U,U)

藝術與建築詞典根目錄
....活動層面
........學科 (層級名)
............學科 (專業領域分科)
................人文學科
....................<藝術及相關學科>
........................藝術 (藝術及相關學科)
............................視覺藝術
................................藝術 (美術)
....................................美術

distinguished from....	裝飾藝術(學科)
distinguished from....	手工藝術
distinguished from....	商業藝術

英文....	Physical objects that are that are meant to be perceived primarily through the sense of sight, are of high quality, requiring refined skill in creation, and typically using the media of painting, drawing, or sculpture. It may also refer to architecture and design. Although there is overlap, fine art is generally distinguished from other art forms based on the media, extent of skill, and the level of formal training required. It is distinct from "decorative arts" in that the fine arts are art in which the aesthetic or intellectual expression is more prominent than the utilitarian purpose. It is distinct from "crafts," which are handiworks of media such as ceramics, glass, needlework, or any medium other than painting, drawing, sculpture, or architecture. It is also distinct from "commercial art," which is created to serve commerce such as in advertisements or illustration. On the other hand, the term "fine arts" may be used in a broader sense, to include the arts of poetry, music, and filmmaking.
荷蘭語....	Verwijst naar hoogwaardige kunst die verfijnde creatieve vaardigheden vereist. Meestal betreft het schilderkunst, tekeningen of beeldhouwkunst. Het kan ook verwijzen naar architectuur en vormgeving. In bredere zin wordt de term ook gebruikt voor dichtkunst, muziek en filmkunst. Het begrip onderscheidt zich van 'kunstnijverheid' omdat esthetische en intellectuele expressie in schone kunsten belangrijker zijn dan de gebruiksdoeleinden.
西班牙語....	Se refiere a un arte de alta calidad que requiere destrezas refinadas para su creación, que típicamente emplea las técnicas de pintura, dibujo o escultura. También puede referirse a la arquitectura y el diseño. En un sentido amplio, el término también incluye el arte de la poesía, la música y la realización cinematográfica. Difiere de "artes decorativas" en el sentido que en las bellas artes son más importantes las poseen expresiones estéticas e intelectuales que las de propósito utilitario.

美術............	[AS-Academia Sinica]
.................	藝術名詞與技法辭典 172
.................	國家教育研究院－雙語詞彙、學術名詞暨辭書資訊網 August 24, 2011
.................	智慧藏百科全書網 August 24, 2011
.................	大英百科全書線上繁體中文版 August 24, 2011
.................	大英視覺藝術百科全書 Vol. 9,pp. 179
fine arts............	[VP]
.................	CDMARC Subjects: LCSH (1988-)
.................	Mayer, Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques (1969) 145
.................	Preble and Preble, Artforms (1989) 116
.................	RILA, Subject Headings (1975-1990)
.................	Webster's Third New International Dictionary (1961)
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
fine art............	[VP]
.................	Getty Vocabulary Program rules
arts, fine............	[VP]
.................	Getty Vocabulary Program rules
bildende Künste............	[VP]
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
schöne Künste............	[VP]
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
schone kunsten............	[VP]
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
.................	AAT-Ned (1994-)
schone kunst............	[Bureau AAT]
.................	AAT-Ned (1994-)
beaux-arts(fine arts)............	[VP]
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
belle arti............	[VP]
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
sköna konster............	[VP]
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
bellas artes............	[VP]
.................	IFLA Glossary for Art Librarians (1984)
Bellas Artes............	[CDBP-DIBAM]
.................	Moliner, Diccionario de uso del español (2004) I:260
.................	Souriau, Diccionario Akal de Estética (1998) 185
Arte Bella............	[CDBP-DIBAM]
.................	Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1997) 6:473
Subject:............	[Bureau AAT]
.................	CDMARC Subjects: LCSH (1988-) Art; Arts
.................	Van Dale groot woordenboek (1994)

Getty AAT: 300054195 Getty AAT: http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATFullDisplay?find=costume&logic=AND¬e=&subjectid=300054195
聯合目錄： 美術 、純藝術 、mei shu 、měi shù 、mei shu 、fine arts 、fine art 、arts, fine 、bildende Künste 、schöne Künste 、schone kunsten 、schone kunst 、beaux-arts 、belle arti 、sköna konster 、bellas artes 、Bellas Artes 、Arte Bella