(こびじゅつ)

こびじゅつ
noun
antique art; old art objects
1. antique art; old art objects; classical art
Art objects and crafts from earlier periods, including paintings, ceramics, sculptures, lacquerware, and other traditional items valued for their age and craftsmanship.
古美術(こびじゅつ)(あつ)めている。
I collect antique art.
この(とお)りには古美術(こびじゅつ)(てん)(おお)い。
There are many antique art shops on this street.
京都(きょうと)日本(にほん)古美術(こびじゅつ)鑑賞(かんしょう)する(たび)()かけた。
I went on a trip to Kyoto to appreciate Japanese antique art.

WORD FORMATION:
() (old, ancient) + 美術(びじゅつ) (fine art). Refers specifically to art objects of historical value.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 古美術(こびじゅつ)(てん) (antique art shop)
  • 古美術(こびじゅつ)(しょう) (antique art dealer)
  • 古美術(こびじゅつ)鑑定(かんてい) (appraisal of antique art)
  • 古美術(こびじゅつ)(ひん) (antique art objects)
  • 日本(にほん)古美術(こびじゅつ) (Japanese antique art)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 骨董品(こっとうひん): antiques — broader category including non-art items
  • 美術品(びじゅつひん): art objects — not restricted to old items