The employment of means to accomplish some desired end; the adaptation
of things in the natural world to the uses of life; the application of
knowledge or power to practical purposes.
A system of rules serving to facilitate the
performance of certain actions; a system of principles and rules for
attaining a desired end; method of doing well some special work; -- often
contradistinguished from science or speculative principles; as, the
art of building or engraving; the art of war; the art
of navigation.
The systematic application of knowledge or skill
in effecting a desired result. Also, an occupation or business requiring
such knowledge or skill.
The application of skill to the production of
the beautiful by imitation or design, or an occupation in which skill is so
employed, as in painting and sculpture; one of the fine arts; as, he
prefers art to literature.
Those branches of learning which are
taught in the academical course of colleges; as, master of
arts.
Learning; study; applied knowledge, science, or
letters.
Skill, dexterity, or the power of performing
certain actions, acquired by experience, study, or observation; knack; as,
a man has the art of managing his business to advantage.
Skillful plan; device.
Cunning; artifice; craft.
The black art; magic.
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