ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Decorative arts

Decorative arts are a way of making beautiful things that we see and use every day, such as furniture, pottery, textiles, and jewelry.

Imagine you have a toy box with different kinds of toys in it: dolls, cars, blocks, and more. Just like that, decorative arts have different "toys" too. Sometimes they're made out of wood or clay, sometimes they're made of fabric or metal, and sometimes they're made up of different pieces that are put together.

People have been making these beautiful things for a very long time, sometimes just for fun and sometimes to use. But no matter what, the things they make are always pretty and pleasing to look at. Some people even collect decorative arts objects because they're so special and unique.

So if you like making beautiful things and want to decorate your world, decorative arts might just be the perfect "toy" for you!