art

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
  2. noun the creation of beautiful or significant things
  3. noun a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

Etymology

From Middle English art, from Old French art, from Latin artem, accusative of ars (“art”). Partly displaced native Old English cræft, whence Modern English craft. See also archaic English list (“art, craft, cunning, skill”).

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Synonyms

fine art

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