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art

23 1.0
Pictures and drawings used in a book, magazine, or newspaper
  • noun
  • /ɑrt/
: imágenes
  • The manager tries to help an art professor write copy for a catalogue.

So the trailer, the key art, the extra content.

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Examples

  • The store is filled with Latin American folk art, particularly masks that line the walls.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Florian bought it during his last expedition in the art galleries in Europe.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Nicole used to say that people appeal to art when they can't find an answer anywhere else.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • And between 4,000 and 6,000 years ago, the art diversified and flourished.

    Academic text (2011)
  • A Greek myth retold by Barbara Pitts, art by Tony Foti. Check it out as you read, look for:

    Academic text (2011)
  • The magazine features stunning cover art, including vibrant photographs and striking illustrations.

  • Her portfolio includes various forms of art, such as photographs and digital designs for publication.

  • The newspaper's Sunday edition is known for its exceptional art, showcasing talented artists and their work.

Synonyms

picture
vsart
∞ 1.0

An image like a drawing or photograph that shows something

is the publication-specific use of such visual representations
image
vsart
∞ 1.0

A picture showing a person or thing

limits that wide sense to visuals used within printed publications
graphics
vsart
168 3.2

Pictures, drawings, or diagrams used in books and on screens

is narrower, applying specifically to visuals included inside publications
illustration
vsart
84 2.8

A picture in a book that helps explain or decorate the text

is wider, covering any visual element included in a publication
artwork
vsart
32 3.0

Pictures and drawings used in a book or magazine

is a broader label for visual elements in publications generally
1 5.6

Pictures like photos and drawings in a text that explain or decorate it

is the general term for any visual item placed in a publication
6.7

Pictures like photographs, drawings, or charts in a book that are not written words

focuses on visual elements themselves rather than their contrast with text

Idioms

To do something very well after a lot of practice

Compounds

The newest and most advanced technology or method at a time

110 2.9

A traditional form of fighting practiced for self defense and sport

91 3.5

An object like a painting or sculpture that people think is beautiful and made with skill

Using the newest and best technology

59 3.2

A particular type of art, like music, painting, or dance

54 2.7

A place like a building or website that shows paintings and sculptures for people to see and sometimes buy

47 2.7

A school where people learn to make art like painting or sculpture

41 1.0

A lesson where students learn to draw, paint or make sculptures

41 2.3

A building that shows paintings and sculptures to the public

34 3.7

The study of how works like paintings and sculptures changed over time

24 3.3

Works made since the late 1800s that break traditional styles and use new ideas and techniques

22 4.1

Things people make mainly to be beautiful and admired, like paintings or sculptures

21 4.4

A person who plans the look of a film, play or TV show, including sets, costumes and lights

A part of a school or university that teaches art and shows students' work

19 1.1

A person who helps students learn art like painting, drawing, or sculpture

19 3.8

A person who buys and sells paintings or sculptures for clients

16 1.3

A person who studies art at a school, college, or university

13 4.1

A person who writes about and judges paintings and sculptures

art deco
  • Specialized
13 4.4

A style of art and building design from the 1920s and 1930s with bold geometric shapes and rich decoration

A group of works of art such as paintings and sculptures kept or shown together

10 3.0

A public display of art in a gallery or museum

9 4.1

A group of people and places involved in making and showing visual art in a place or time

9 3.9

Art that people in a community make to show their traditional skills and customs like cloth or carvings

A person who studies old art and how it changed over time

9 4.4

An art style that uses images from advertising and comics

A public show where people see paintings, sculptures, and other works of art

6 9.9

Magic that people use to call evil spirits and hurt others

5 3.9

Work made with shapes and colors that does not show real things

5 4.4

A group of artists who share ideas and work in the same style

culinary art
  • Specialized
5 3.7

A skill for preparing and presenting food that people use as a job

4 3.7

Work made by drawing, painting, or printmaking, often on paper

4 4.2

A thing like a painting or sculpture that people value for its beauty

4 7.7

A style of art and buildings with flowing lines like leaves and flowers

4 4.4

To write, produce, and perform plays for the theatre

outsider art
  • Specialized
3 7.2

Creative work made by self-taught people outside the normal art world

2 8.9

A skill that seems mysterious and needs special knowledge

1 4.8

A person who chooses and arranges pictures and page layouts for magazines or books

1 7.1

A style of rock music with unusual sounds from jazz and classical, meant for listening not dancing

1 3.2

Simple pictures you add to documents or slides

1 4.1

Art that uses moving pictures and often sound shown on screens

Designs made to promote products or services

Skill in convincing people to believe or do something

primitive art
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Work made by people without formal art training in a simple, direct style

plastic art
  • Specialized
1 5.6

Art made by shaping materials like sculpture and carving

Taking pictures as art to show the artist's personal vision

art paper
  • Specialized
1 4.4

Paper that printers use for photos and magazines

1 6.3

Art made by people without formal training that looks simple and childlike, often with bright colors

1 7.7

An art movement from the 1950s that uses very simple shapes and few colors in sculpture and painting

1 8.2

Art that uses patterns and color to make the eyes see movement or depth

academic art
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A style of painting and sculpture that follows strict art school rules

pin-up art
  • NSFW
1 7.5

Pictures of women posed in an attractive, old-fashioned style

Work that people make without formal art training like paintings or sculptures

vernacular art
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Art made by people without formal training that shows local traditions and everyday life

1 4.5

Decorative patterns in the milk foam on a latte made by pouring steamed milk into coffee

kinetic art
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Art that moves or looks like it moves to change what you see

1 6.1

Art that shows soldiers, battles, or life in the army

A private college in New York City that teaches art, architecture, and engineering

1 9.4

A style of painting from 1950s France using free, irregular paint marks and abstract color

A group of artists in Taos, New Mexico who influenced American art

Pictures taken with a camera to show an artist's personal vision, not for news or sale

glyptic art
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Carving designs into small stones like gems

9.9

A community of young people who share and celebrate art and personal style online

art hoe
  • Slang
9.9

A young person who loves making and sharing art online

9.9

Skill in showing charm and confidence to attract someone when dating

lesbionic art
  • Neologism
9.9

Art that shows or expresses lesbian identity and culture

genderfuck art
  • Offensive
9.9

Art that mixes and breaks usual ideas about being male or female

Romish art
  • Archaic
9.9

Art in Roman Catholic churches that uses rich decoration and gold

A practice of doing magic using spells and potions

Very modern, unusual art that breaks usual rules and looks stylish

How Complex

artwork
91 3.0
art
23 1.0
illustration
84 2.8
photo
∞ 1.0
clip art
1 3.2

Surface Forms

art singular
arts plural

Etymology

Art in a book or magazine comes from the old Latin word ars meaning 'skill' or 'craft'. Think of an artist making pictures: the 'art' in a publication is the skilled visual work they create.