Meanings
nounars gratia artis (uncountable)
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of art for art's sake.
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Origin
- Frenchl'art pour l'art
- Englishars gratia artis
Latin translation of French l'art pour l'art. See the main entry for more.
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ars gratia artis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ars%20gratia%20artis
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