art1
n.
- the expression or application of creative skill and imagination, especially through a visual medium such as painting or sculpture.
▸works produced in this way.
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(the arts)
the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
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(arts)
subjects of study primarily concerned with human culture (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects).
- a skill in a specified thing:
the art of conversation.
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from L. ars, art-.
art2
archaic or dialect second person singular present of be.