arts and letters

Noun

plural plural-only

The fine arts and literature, considered together. / The fine arts, performing arts, and liberal arts, considered together.

Japanese Meaning

美術と文学。伝統的な美的表現としての芸術全般を指す。 / 美術、演劇、文芸、リベラルアーツなど、幅広い芸術分野の総称。

The university's new department will explore arts and letters through interdisciplinary courses.

大学の新しい学部は学際的なコースを通じて美術と文学を探求するでしょう。

Sense（1）

The fine arts and literature, considered together.

Sense（2）

The fine arts, performing arts, and liberal arts, considered together.