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10 Language-to-English DictionariesArt form
/ˈɑːrt ˌfɔːrm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An activity or medium that is pursued for aesthetic value, creative expression, or cultural communication.
"Cinematography has firmly established itself as a major twentieth-century art form." - 2
A specific genre or method of artistic production characterized by distinct techniques and conventions.
"Traditional pottery is an ancient art form that requires immense patience and precision."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'art' (from Old French, ultimately from Latin 'ars', meaning skill or craft) combined with 'form' (from Old French 'forme', from Latin 'forma', meaning shape, model, or pattern). Historically, it evolved to designate any activity or medium pursued for aesthetic value, creative expression, or conceptual communication.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Art form" is said worldwide
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forme d'art
Transliteration: form d'ar
"La danse est une forme d'art universelle."
Kunstform
Transliteration: Kʊnstfɔʁm
"Die Malerei ist eine traditionelle Kunstform."
forma d'arte
Transliteration: ˈfɔrma ˈdarte
"La fotografia è considerata una vera e propria forma d'arte."
forma de arte
Transliteration: ˈfoɾma ðe ˈaɾte
"La música es una forma de arte que expresa emociones profundas."
forma de arte
Transliteration: ˈfɔɾmɐ dji ˈaɾtʃi
"A literatura é uma forma de arte fascinante."
कला रूप
Transliteration: kala roop
"शास्त्रीय संगीत भारत का एक प्राचीन कला रूप है।"
艺术形式
Transliteration: yìshù xíngshì
"书法是一门古老的中国艺术形式。"
예술 형태
Transliteration: yesul hyeongtae
"영화는 현대 사회의 중요한 예술 형태이다."
芸術形式
Transliteration: geijutsu keishiki
"茶道は日本の独特な芸術形式です。"
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