Synonyms for

Arts

Verb / ɑ:rts / Another word for arts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'arts' refers to creative activities such as painting, sculpture, music, and dance.

Synonyms & similar words

graphics nontextualmatter humanisticdiscipline fineart liberalarts artisticcreation artistry prowess artisticproduction art artwork humanities crafts culture humanities music dance theater drama painting sculpture photography film literature poetry architecture design

Synonyms by register

Formal

humanities creative disciplines fine arts performing arts

Informal

creativity crafts making things

Literary

muses fine crafts imagination's domain

Antonyms

science technology mathematics engineering logic reason

Common collocations

  • performing arts
  • visual arts
  • fine arts
  • liberal arts
  • arts and crafts
  • arts council
  • arts funding
  • the arts scene

Word family

noun art
adjective artistic
adverb artistically

Usage note

The word 'arts' often refers to a broad range of creative activities, including visual arts, performing arts, and literature. It is distinct from 'science' or 'technology'.

Example sentences

  1. I take art classes after school to improve my skills.
  2. The school's auditorium was filled with parents watching their children perform in the arts showcase.
  3. The museum had a wonderful collection of modern art.
  4. She is studying art history in college.
  5. The city has many public art installations that people enjoy.

Quotes

  • Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
  • The purpose of art is to make the invisible visible. - Paul Klee
  • Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. - Pablo Picasso

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