art

Definitions

1. noun

   Things made to be beautiful or to express feelings, like painting or music.

   Examples

   • People debate whether graffiti is art or vandalism.
   • The museum has a lot of modern art.
2. noun

   A way of expressing feelings and ideas creatively.

   Examples

   • Dance is an art that expresses feeling through movement.
   • Music is an art that speaks to the heart.
3. noun

   Skilled and creative work.

   Examples

   • She has mastered the art of programming.
   • Cooking well is as much an art as a science.
4. noun

   The study or making of artworks.

   Examples

   • He is at university to study art.
   • She majored in art at college.
5. noun

   Beauty or creative value.

   Examples

   • Her photos are nice, but there is no art in them.
   • Critics asked if the film had any real art.
6. noun

   Paintings and other works of art.

   Examples

   • The auction house sells art for millions.
   • He has a large art collection.
   ≈craft
7. noun

   A type of art, such as painting, music or dance.

   Examples

   • I strongly support the arts.
   • The school offers classes in several arts.
8. noun

   A skill that depends on feeling rather than fixed rules.

   Examples

   • Negotiation is as much an art as a science.
   • Good teaching is often called an art.
9. noun

   Skill gained through study and practice.

   Examples

   • The doctor said no art could save her.
   • He learned the art of fishing from his father.
10. noun

    Clever tricks used to get what you want.

    Examples

    • She used art, not force, to win her way.
    • He got the money by art and cunning.