art

art is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɑːt/
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Noun

Singular art

Plural arts

A piece of art

1. (uncountable: there is no plural) Any man-made object which is either beautiful or makes the viewer think. Common examples of art are paintings and photographs.

   The gallery has many pieces of art

2. A creation or study of pieces of art.

   Painting, music and writing are arts.

3. An action which is done very well; a skill

   She has making baskets down to an art

Related words

• artist
• artistic
• artistically
• arty
• artsy