art
UK: ɑːt | US: ɑːrt
n. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in visual forms like painting or sculpture
n. works produced by such skill and imagination
n. a skill acquired through experience or study (e.g., "the art of conversation")
The word "art" traces back to the Latin ars (genitive artis), meaning "skill, craft, or method." It entered Old French as art and was later adopted into Middle English with the same spelling. Originally, it broadly referred to any human skill or mastery, but over time, its meaning narrowed to emphasize creative expression, particularly in visual or aesthetic forms. The evolution reflects a cultural shift from utilitarian craftsmanship to the modern concept of fine arts.
She studied classical art at the university.
The museum exhibits contemporary art from around the world.
Cooking is both a science and an art.
His speech was full of rhetorical art.
The art of storytelling has been passed down for generations.