art

//ɑːrt//
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Visual representation of art

Noun

artSingular
artsPlural
1

The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

She studied art at university and became a painter.

2

Works produced by human creative skill and imagination, especially paintings, drawings, or sculptures.

The museum has a wonderful collection of modern art.

3

Creative activity resulting in the production of paintings, drawings, or sculpture.

She studied art at university.

4

The various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.

She studied the arts at university.

5

Subjects of study primarily concerned with the processes and products of human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects).

She decided to study arts rather than science at university.

6

A skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice.

She has mastered the art of negotiation.

Verb

1

Second person singular present tense of 'be' (archaic or dialectal).

Thou art my friend.