art
gb/ˈɑɹt/ us/ˈɑɹt/
A2
Inglese
~ 600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
entity
1
Visual creative works
Paintings, drawings, and similar things made to be beautiful or express ideas.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] makes [art]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' with 'arts' when talking about different branches like music or literature; 'art' usually refers to visual works unless specified otherwise.
Sinonimi
visual art (Specifically refers to art forms that are primarily visual in nature.)
Contrari
craft (Focuses more on functional or practical making rather than purely aesthetic creation.)
Collocazioni
modern art
|art gallery
|art exhibition
|art class
|art museum
Temi
culture
|entertainment
|education
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- The museum has an impressive collection of modern art.
- She studied art at university before becoming a painter.
- Art can inspire people to see the world differently.
- He bought a piece of abstract art for his living room.
Esempi per chi studia
- I like looking at art in the museum.
- She makes art with paint and paper.
- We saw many kinds of art at the show.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
Creative or specialized skill
A special skill in making or doing something well, especially in a creative way.
Schema d'uso:
the art of [doing something]
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize that 'art' here doesn't refer to paintings but to skill in any area.
Sinonimi
craft (Emphasizes skill and technique, sometimes in a practical trade.)
Contrari
ineptitude (Lack of skill or ability in doing something.)
Collocazioni
the art of conversation
|the art of cooking
|martial arts
Temi
work
|education
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- Teaching is an art as much as a science.
- She has mastered the art of negotiation.
- Cooking is both an art and a science.
- The art of storytelling is timeless.
Esempi per chi studia
- I want to learn the art of cooking.
- He knows the art of speaking well.
- Drawing is an art that takes time.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
3
Cultural creative subjects
Things like music, painting, and theater that people make to express ideas and feelings.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' (singular) with 'the arts' (plural) when referring to multiple disciplines.
Sinonimi
the arts (Plural form used to encompass all creative disciplines.)
Contrari
sciences (Refers to academic disciplines focused on systematic study of the natural world.)
Collocazioni
arts education
|performing arts
|liberal arts
Temi
culture
|education
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- She believes arts education is essential for children.
- Funding for the arts has increased this year.
- The festival celebrates the arts from around the world.
Esempi per chi studia
- I like to study the arts at school.
- The arts are important for our culture.
- He works in the arts industry.
Grammatica
Forma base
art
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹt/
US/ˈɑɹt/
Sillabe e accento
art (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (art)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: art
- Plural: art, arts
Famiglia di parole
Forms
arts
noun
Related words
artwork
noun B1
artistically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unartistic
adjective
Advanced or less common
artistry
noun C1
Espressioni
state of the art
1/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Most advanced stage
Using the newest and best technology or methods available now.
Esempi
- The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art computers.
- This phone has state-of-the-art features.
the art of [something]
1/ðə ˈɑɹt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Skill in a specific activity
A special skill or way of doing something well.
Esempi
- He has perfected the art of storytelling.
- The book teaches the art of negotiation.
work of art
1/wˈɚk əv ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Object of high artistic value
Something made with great skill and beauty.
Esempi
- Her dress was a real work of art.
- The painting is considered a work of art.