Meaning
art
In a sentence
Mia sorella studia arte all'università da due anni.
My sister has studied art at university for two years.
Ti piace l'arte moderna o preferisci la musica?
Do you like modern art or do you prefer music?
Non capisco molto di arte, ma il museo è bello.
I don't understand much about art, but the museum is nice.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| arte | feminine · singular |
| arti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'arte' for visual arts (painting, sculpture) or creative skill. For 'craft' or 'trade,' prefer 'mestiere.'
- 'Arte' is feminine; plural is 'arti.' Avoid masculine articles (e.g., 'il arte' is wrong).
- In formal contexts, 'belle arti' refers to fine arts. Informally, 'arte' alone suffices.