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Dictionaryart
noun

art

Creative work made to express ideas or feelings, especially through visual forms.

Her art turns ordinary scenes into bold shapes and vivid colors.

Etymology
artLatinskill; craft

Latin ars names skill or craft broadly. English art developed a more specialized focus on work that uses skill and imagination to create expressive forms.

More examples

  • The museum displays art from many different communities.
  • He studies the art of the Renaissance.
  • The project gives children a chance to create their own art.

Similar words

artwork
Usually a particular work or collection rather than the whole practice.
craft
Often emphasizes skilled making and practical materials.