English Profile

art · noun

/ɑːt/Full view

Word family

Nouns: art, artist, artistry

Adjectives: artistic

Adverbs: artistically

art (PAINTINGS/DRAWINGS, ETC.)

A2 U the making or study of paintings, drawings, etc. or the objects created

Dictionary examples:

modern art

an art exhibition/gallery

Art and English were my best subjects at school.

Learner example:

The new art class after school is on Wednesday. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

arts

B2 creative areas including painting, drama, dance, music, etc.

Dictionary examples:

fine/decorative arts

She's doing a course in the performing arts.

Learner example:

You can enjoy both traditional and contemporary performing arts in Osaka. (First Certificate in English; B2; Japanese)

arts

C1 subjects, such as history, languages and philosophy, that are not scientific subjects

Dictionary examples:

an arts subject

the Arts Faculty

an arts graduate/degree

Learner example:

The same percentage of graduates from arts and social science and science areas became unemployed after finishing university. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Byelorussian)

art (SKILL)

C1 C or U a skill in a particular activity

Dictionary example:

the art of conversation

Learner example:

In my opinion, spoken English is the best course at the school and it really gives one good practice in the art of negotiation. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Polish)