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Applied arts

Applied arts is when people use their creativity and skills to make things that we can use in our everyday lives.

Let's imagine that you are a grown-up and you have a job as a designer. You may be asked to make a poster for a concert, a logo for a company, or a website for a store. These are all things that people will use in their everyday lives.

Now, let's say you are a chef. You use your creativity and skills to create delicious meals and desserts that people will eat and enjoy. This is also an example of applied arts because you are using your talent to create something useful that people will enjoy.

Applied arts are all around us, from the clothes we wear to the cars we drive. People who are skilled in applied arts are called artisans, and they work hard to create things that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and useful to people. So the next time you see something beautiful or useful, remember that it's likely a product of applied arts!
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