art

A1
Pronunciation
/ɑːt/
/ɑɹt/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.

Example Sentences
  • There is a debate as to whether graffiti is art or vandalism.
2 Definition

The creative and emotional expression of mental imagery, such as visual, auditory, social, etc.

3 Definition

Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.

Example Sentences
  • She's mastered the art of programming.
4 Definition

The study and the product of these processes.

Example Sentences
  • He's at university to study art.
5 Definition

Aesthetic value.

Example Sentences
  • Her photographs are nice, but there's no art in them.
6 Definition

Artwork.

Example Sentences
  • Sotheby's regularly auctions art for millions.
7 Definition

A field or category of art, such as painting, sculpture, music, ballet, or literature.

Example Sentences
  • I'm a great supporter of the arts.
8 Definition

A nonscientific branch of learning; one of the liberal arts.

9 Definition

Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.

10 Definition

Contrivance, scheming, manipulation.