Arts (en. Arts)

/aʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Activities related to creation, expression, or performance.

The visual arts include painting and sculpture.

Les arts visuels comprennent la peinture et la sculpture.

A field of study focused on forms of artistic expression.

He studied the arts at university.

Il a étudié les arts à l'université.

The performing arts include theater, dance, and music.

The performing arts attract many enthusiasts.

Les arts de la scène attirent de nombreux amateurs.

From Latin 'ars', meaning 'skill, art'.

the fine arts

Field of arts that includes painting, sculpture, and architecture.

les beaux-arts

arts and crafts

Set of technical and artistic skills.

arts et métiers

performing arts

Field that encompasses theater, dance, and music.

arts de la scène

artist

Someone who creates works of art.

artiste

creation

The act of creating something, especially artistic.

création

aesthetic

Related to the fine arts and the appreciation of beauty.

esthétique

Common expression to refer to artistic talents.

She really knows how to do arts.

Elle sait vraiment faire des arts.

Colloquial language to refer to an artistic performance.

We're going to see a performance tonight.

On va voir un arts ce soir.