art
noun
[ ɑːt ]
• 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"
• the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
• "the visual arts"
• 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"
• a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice.
• "the art of conversation"
Similar:
skill,
craft,
technique,
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,
know-how,
Origin:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin ars, art- .
art
verb
• archaic or dialect second person singular present of be.
• "I am a Gentleman as thou art"
art.
abbreviation
• article.
