Art: meaning, definitions and examples

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art

 

[ ษ‘หt ]

Context #1 | Noun

creative expression

Art is 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.

Synonyms

creative work, fine art, visual arts

Examples of usage

  • She studied art at university.
  • The art of photography captures moments in time.
  • His paintings are considered masterpieces of modern art.
Context #2 | Noun

skill or craft

Art can also refer to the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.

Synonyms

craft, expertise, skill

Examples of usage

  • He excels in the art of storytelling.
  • The culinary arts are highly respected in this region.
  • She has mastered the art of negotiation.
Context #3 | Noun

artworks collectively

Art is also used to describe the products of human creativity; paintings, sculptures, and other visual works considered collectively.

Synonyms

artworks, creations, masterpieces

Examples of usage

  • The museum houses a vast collection of art.
  • Art lovers from around the world visit this gallery.
  • She inherited a valuable piece of art from her grandmother.

Translations

Translations of the word "art" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kunst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธัั‚ะตั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztuka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท art

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sanat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰บๆœฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umetnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ list

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ incษ™sษ™nษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arte

Etymology

The word 'art' has its roots in the Latin word 'ars' meaning skill or craft. It has been a fundamental part of human culture for centuries, with evidence of artistic expression dating back to prehistoric times. From cave paintings to modern art installations, the concept of art has evolved and diversified over time, reflecting the society and culture in which it is created.

See also: artful, article, artifice, artificial, artillery, artisan, artisanal, artisans, artist, artiste, artistic, artistry, artless, artwork, artworks.

Word Frequency Rank

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