'ART, The second person, indicative mode, present tense, of the substantive verb am; but from were, Sw. vara, Dan. vaerer.
'ART,n. [L. ars, artis; probably contracted from the root of W. cerz, Ir. ceard. The radical sense of strength, from stretching, straining, the primary sense of strength and power, and hence of skill. See an analogy in can.]
1. The disposition or modification of things by human skill, to answer the purpose intended. In this sense art stands opposed to nature. Bacon. Encyc.
2. A system of rules, serving to facilitate the performance of certain actions; opposed to science, or to speculative principles; as the art of building or engraving. Arts are divided into useful or mechanic, and liberal or polite. The mechanic arts are thos in wich the hands and body are more concerned than the mind; as in making clothes, and utensils. These arts are called trades. The liberal or polite arts are those in which the mind or imagination is chiefly concerned; as poetry, music, and painting.In America, literature and the elegant arts must grow up side by side with the coarser plants of daily necessity.Irving.
3. Skill, dexterity, or the power of performing certain actions, acquired by experience, study or observation; as, a man has the art of managing his business to advantage. |
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