IELTS Anvil

the arts

CEFR: B1
The various branches of creative human artistic activity, such as painting, sculpture, classical music, dramatic theatre, dance, and literature, collectively.

Synonyms

  • fine arts
  • creative culture

Example Sentence

Proponents of state subsidies argue that public funding for the arts enriches national identity and stimulates cultural tourism.

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