Culinary art is when people make food that is not only delicious, but also looks very pretty. It is kind of like when you make a drawing or painting that is pretty to look at.
To be really good at culinary art, people have to learn how to cook different types of food in special ways so that it looks great. They may add different colors or shapes to their dishes to make them look more interesting.
For example, they may make mashed potatoes look like they are fluffy clouds or carrots look like little stars. They use special tools like knives, cookware, and molds to make the food look pretty. They also think about things like the kind of plate they will put the food on and how they will arrange it.
People who are really good at culinary art are called chefs. They might work in fancy restaurants or hotels and make food that is not only yummy, but also really beautiful. When you go to a restaurant and see a plate that looks like a work of art, that's culinary art!