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1
noun
The
expression
or
application
of
human
creative
skill
and
imagination
,
typically
in
a
visual
form
such
as
painting
or
sculpture
,
producing
works
to
be
appreciated
primarily
for
their
beauty
or
emotional
power
.
The
museum
has
an
impressive
collection
of
modern
art
.
She
studied
art
at
the
university
to
become
a
painter
.
Art
can
evoke
powerful
emotions
and
provoke
thought
.
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2
noun
A
skill
at
doing
a
specified
thing
,
typically
one
acquired
through
practice
.
Cooking
is
considered
an
art
by
many
chefs
.
He
has
mastered
the
art
of
negotiation
.
The
art
of
storytelling
is
a
valuable
skill
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
ars
Originally meant
skill, craft
Background
The word 'art' comes from the Latin 'ars', which means skill or craft. It was used in the Middle Ages to describe any skill or mastery, not just visual arts. Over time, it became more associated with creative and visual expressions.