Definition of art
1 : skill acquired by experience, study, or observation the art of making friends
2a : a branch of learning: (1) : one of the humanities (2) arts plural : liberal artsb archaic : learning, scholarship
3 : an occupation requiring knowledge or skill the art of organ building
4a : the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects the art of painting landscapes; also : works so produced a gallery for modern artb (1) : fine arts (2) : one of the fine arts (3) : one of the graphic arts
5a archaic : a skillful planb : the quality or state of being artful (see artful 2a)
6 : decorative or illustrative elements in printed matter
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Origin and Etymology of art
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin art-, ars — more at arm
Synonym Discussion of art
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Definition of art
: produced as an artistic effort or for decorative purposes an art film art dolls art music
Examples of art in a Sentence
a piece of modern art
It's a remarkable picture, but is it art?
The museum has a large collection of folk art.
He studied art in college.
Origin and Etymology of art
see 1art
Origin and Etymology of art
Middle English, from Old English eart; akin to Old Norse est, ert (thou) art, Old English is is
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Definition of art
1 article
2 artificial
3 artillery
ART Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of art for English Language Learners
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: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings
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: works created by artists : paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings
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: the methods and skills used for painting, sculpting, drawing, etc.
ART Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of art for Students
1 : works (as pictures, poems, or songs) made through use of the imagination and creative skills by artists the art of the Renaissance
2 : the methods and skills used for creative visual works (as painting, sculpting, and drawing) a teacher of art
3 : an activity (as painting, music, or writing) whose purpose is making things that are beautiful to look at, listen to, or read the performing arts
4 : skill that comes through experience or study the art of making friends
5 : an activity that requires skill Cooking is an art.
Medical Dictionary
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Medical Definition of ART
1accredited record technician The education and training necessary to become an ART (accredited record technician) is available through a two-year associate degree program for medical records technicians at a junior or community college.—The Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 1992
2assisted reproductive technology A quarter century after the first “test tube” baby, the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has risen astronomically.—Anna Mulrine, U.S. News & World Report, 27 Sept. 2004 Nationally, about 107,000 ART procedures—which include IVF and related procedures that consist of the egg and sperm being handled outside the body—are performed.—Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 21 Mar. 2004
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of art
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