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   Art

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   noun

   • 1. 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 art of the Renaissance" Similar fine artartworkcreative activity
   • ▪ works produced by human creative skill and imagination: "his collection of modern art" Similar fine artartworkcreative activity
   • ▪ creative activity resulting in the production of paintings, drawings, or sculpture: "she's good at art"
   • 2. the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance: "the visual arts"
   • 3. subjects of study primarily concerned with the processes and products of human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects): "the belief that the arts and sciences were incompatible"
   • 4. a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice: "the art of conversation" Similar skillcrafttechniqueaptitudetalentflairgiftgeniusknackfacilityabilitycapabilitycompetenceartistrymasterydexteritydexterousnesscraftsmanshipexpertnessexpertiseproficiencyskillfulnessadroitnessadeptnessdeftnessclevernessingenuityvirtuosityinformal:know-how

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin ars, art-.

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   What does art mean?

   • art, a visual object or experience consciously created through an expression of skill or imagination. The term art encompasses diverse media such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, decorative arts, photography, and installation. (Read Sister Wendy’s Britannica essay on art appreciation.) Memorial board, wood.

   Art | Definition, Examples, Types, Subjects, & Facts | Britannica

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   Can art be defined in contemporary philosophy?

   • The definition of art is controversial in contemporary philosophy. Whether art can be defined has also been a matter of controversy. The philosophical usefulness of a definition of art has also been debated. Contemporary definitions can be classified with respect to the dimensions of art they emphasize.

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   What is art and why is it important?

   • Definitions of art attempt to make sense of two different sorts of facts: art has important historically contingent cultural features, and it also, arguably, has trans-historical, trans-cultural characteristics that point in the direction of a relatively stable aesthetic core.

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   Is there a universal definition of visual art?

   • There is no one universal definition of visual art though there is a general consensus that art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination. The definition and perceived value of works of art have changed throughout history and in different cultures.

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3. plato.stanford.edu › entries › art-definitionThe Definition of Art - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Oct 23, 2007 · A central and defining feature of beautiful works of art is that, through the medium of sensation, each one presents the most fundamental values of its civilization. [ 1] Art, therefore, as a cultural expression, operates in the same sphere as religion and philosophy, and expresses the same content as they.

4. www.britannica.com › art › visual-artsArt | Definition, Examples, Types, Subjects, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 16, 2024 · Art is a visual object or experience created through skill or imagination. Learn about the various forms, purposes, and debates of art in different cultures and historical periods.

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   Art is a diverse range of human activity and its resulting product that involves creative or imaginative talent generally expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas.

6. www.theartist.me › art › what-is-artWhat Is Art? Why is Art Important? | The Artist

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   Oct 23, 2023 · Explore different definitions of art and how it impacts society, culture, and people. Learn how art stimulates creativity, reflects culture, fosters empathy, provokes thought, and offers a medium for expression.

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   Jul 26, 2019 · Explore the history, philosophy, and psychology of art and how it is defined and valued in different cultures and times. Learn about the three main categories of art: representation, expression, and form, and see examples and quotes from famous artists.

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9. plato.stanford.edu › ARCHIVES › WIN2009The Definition of Art - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Oct 23, 2007 · The Definition of Art. The definition of art is controversial in contemporary philosophy. Whether art can be defined has also been a matter of controversy. The philosophical usefulness of a definition of art has also been debated. Contemporary definitions are of two main sorts.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › artArt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word art, from skill and craft to fine arts and artistic expression. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of art.