art

UK /ɑːt/ US /ɑɹt/
noun 10name 1

Definitions

noun

1

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.

There is a debate as to whether graffiti is art or vandalism.

B.W. Wooster: If you ask me, art is responsible for most of the trouble in the world. R. Jeeves: An interesting theory, sir. Would you care to expatiate upon it? B.W. Wooster: As a matter of fact, no, Jeeves. The thought just occurred to me, as thoughts do. R. Jeeves: Very good, sir.

2

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

3

Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.

She's mastered the art of programming.

4

The study and the product of these processes.

He's at university to study art.

5

Aesthetic value.

Her photographs are nice, but there's no art in them.

name

1

A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages.

noun

1

Abbreviation of Achilles tendon reflex time.

2

Abbreviation of assisted reproductive technology.

3

Abbreviation of Androgen Replacement Therapy.

4

Abbreviation of Active Release Technique.

5

Abbreviation of Adaptive resonance theory.

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