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Definition art in British English

art noun

noun
/ɑː(r)t/
1

paintings, drawings, and sculptures that are created to be beautiful or to express ideas

Example

Do you like modern art?

Example

the art of ancient Mexico

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1.1

something that people feel has value because it is beautiful or expresses ideas

Example

Are these films art or entertainment?

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She devotes her spare time to her art.

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Example

He studied Art and Design at university.

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3

subjects of study that are not scientific, such as history, literature, and languages

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the Faculty of Arts

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the decorative/graphic arts

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4

activities such as art, music, film, theatre, and dance, considered together

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Example

Bringing out the best in your students is an art.

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I have now mastered the art of letter-writing.

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There's an art to parking this truck.

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Fred's got car-buying down to a fine art.

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Definition art in British English