Group of creative disciplines in which human expression and creativity, usually influenced by culture (use Q2018526 for the general concept of art)

CROKER: Dictionary of Arts and Sciences

Young women representing poetry and drawing, with examples of sculpture, literature, music, painting, and objets d'art. Wood engraving by H. Linton after A. Lumley.

A hermit in devotion before the Cross, turning his back on children with instruments of arts and sciences (a lute, a celestial globe, a book, and a paintbrush). Etching.

Complete Dictionary of Arts and Sciences

CROKER: Dictionary of Arts and Science

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

A simple story . In two volumes. By Mrs. Inchbald.

1 drawing : pencil, with watercolour and silver

1 print : etching, in oval ; platemark 54.2 x 67 cm

A genius summoning the arts and sciences in Great Britain. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1791, after B. West.

1 folded sheet (4 pages) : illustrations ; 17 cm folded to 9 cm

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A simple story . In two volumes. By Mrs. Inchbald.

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

A genius summoning the arts and sciences in Great Britain. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1791, after B. West.

The Hub : [where great ideas can come together] / Wellcome Collection.

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A simple story . In two volumes. By Mrs. Inchbald.

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

A genius summoning the arts and sciences in Great Britain. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1791, after B. West.

The Hub : [where great ideas can come together] / Wellcome Collection.

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