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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | Latin ars |
1 [uncountable] the use of painting, drawing, sculpture etc to represent things or express ideas : 
an example of Indian art
an example of Indian art2 [plural, uncountable] objects that are produced by art, such as paintings, drawings etc : an art exhibition an art critic an arts and crafts fair
an art exhibitionan art critican arts and crafts fair3 [uncountable] the skill of drawing or painting : He's very good at art. an art teacher
He's very good at art.an art teacher4 art, music, theatre, film, literature etc all considered together : Government funding for the arts has been reduced.
the arts
[plural]Government funding for the arts has been reduced.5 subjects you can study that are not scientific, for example history, languages etc [↪ humanities]
arts
also the arts [plural]SE6 [uncountable and countable] the ability or skill involved in doing or making something : Television is ruining the art of conversation.
Television is ruining the art of conversation. have/get something down to a fine art (=do something very well) I've got the early morning routine down to a fine art.
I've got the early morning routine down to a fine art.