imaginative, creative, and nonscientific branches of knowledge considered collectively, esp as studied academically
b.
(as modifier)
an arts degree
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Examples of 'the arts' in a sentence
the arts
Told him to send invitation to Daniel & Geraldine as they are rich & patronise the arts.
Bénédicte Newland and Pascale Smets AND GOD CREATED THE AU PAIR (2004)
He could hardly be in any better odour with the authorities, given their latest shameful attack on the arts.
Appiganesi, Lisa DREAMS OF INNOCENCE (2004)
All related terms of 'the arts'
the black arts
magic used for evil purposes by invoking the power of the devil
patron of the arts
someone who acts as a patron to or supports charities , organizations, and individuals that work in or concern the arts
the Royal Academy of Arts
a society founded by George III in 1768 to foster a national school of painting , sculpture , and design in England
National Endowment for the Arts
a body the promotes the arts in the United States
state of the art
If you describe something as state-of-the-art , you mean that it is the best available because it has been made using the most modern techniques and technology .
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
a centre for the performing arts in New York City, including theatres , a library , and a school
National Foundation of the Arts and the Humanities
an independent government agency which supports the arts and humanities