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  1. art1
    ɑːt/
    noun
    noun: art; plural noun: arts; plural noun: the arts
    1. 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.
      "the art of the Renaissance"
      synonyms:fine art, artwork, creative activity
      "he studied art"
      • works produced by human creative skill and imagination.
        "his collection of modern art"
        synonyms:fine art, artwork, creative activity
        "he studied art"
      • creative activity resulting in the production of paintings, drawings, or sculpture.
        "she's good at art"
    2. 2.
      the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
      "the visual arts"
    3. 3.
      subjects of study primarily concerned with human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects).
      "the belief that the arts and sciences were incompatible"
    4. 4.
      a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice.
      "the art of conversation"
      synonyms:skill, craft, technique; More
      aptitude, talent, flair, gift, genius, knack, facility, ability, capability, competence;
      artistry, mastery, dexterity, dexterousness, craftsmanship, expertness, expertise, proficiency, skilfulness, adroitness, adeptness, deftness, cleverness, ingenuity, virtuosity;
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      "the art of writing"
    Origin
    Middle English: via Old French from Latin ars, art- .
    art2
    ɑːt/
    1. archaic or dialect second person singular present of be.
      "I am a Gentleman as thou art"
    art.
    abbreviation
    symbol: art.
    1. article.
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  2. art - definition of art in English from the Oxford dictionary

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    There are 2 main definitions of art in English: ... to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power: the art of the Renaissance great art is concerned ...
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  3. Art | Define Art at Dictionary.com

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    the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance. 2. the class ...
    ‎Art direction - ‎Art deco - ‎Art form - ‎Art board
  4. Art - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster ...

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    Middle English, from Old English eart; akin to Old Norse est, ert (thou) art, Old English is is. 2art. noun \ˈärt\. : something that is created with imagination and skill ...
  5. What Is Art? Favorite Famous Definitions, from Antiquity to ...

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    Jun 22, 2012 - After the recent omnibus of definitions of science by some of ... Gathered here are some of my favorite definitions of art, from antiquity to today.
  6. Art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    By a broad definition of art, artistic works have existed for almost as long as ... Art has been defined as a vehicle for the expression or communication of emotions ...
  7. The Definition of Art (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

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    Oct 23, 2007 - The definition of art is controversial in contemporary philosophy. Whether art can be defined has also been a matter of controversy.
  8. art - definition of art by The Free Dictionary

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    a. The conscious use of the imagination in the production of objects intended to be contemplated or appreciated as beautiful, as in the arrangement of forms, ...
  9. arts - definition of arts by The Free Dictionary

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    a. The conscious use of the imagination in the production of objects intended to be contemplated or appreciated as beautiful, as in the arrangement of forms, ...
  10. Art Definition: Meaning, Classification of Visual Arts

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    Definition and Meaning of Art, Aesthetics, Visual Arts and Crafts.
  11. Art - Definition for English-Language Learners from Merriam ...

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    Definition of art written for English Language Learners from the Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and ...

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