School / A2

AHT/ɑːt/

Art is paintings, drawings, and creative work: an art gallery, a work of art, art class. Painting is more specific. Heart is the body organ — mix-up. Artist is the person. Do not write art when you mean heart, or cart.

Meaning

Paintings, drawings, and other creative work; also the skill of making them.

Examples

• “The hotel is next to a small art gallery.”
• “The free art museum is closed on Mondays.”
• “She bought a small work of art in the market.”

Good to know

an art gallery / art class. Person: artist. Mix-up: heart.

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