An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The process or product of human activity which is the expression of creativity and/or imagination that appeals to the senses or emotions.

Etymology (EN): From O.Fr. art, from L. artem, (nominative ars) “art, skill, craft;” from PIE base *ar- “to fit, join;” cf. Mod.Pers. arm “arm, from the elbow to the shoulder;” Av. arma-, arəmo- “arm;” Skt. irma- “arm;”
Gk. arthron “a joint;” L. armus “shoulder.”

Etymology (PE): Honar, from Mid.Pers. hunar “skill, ability, virtue, manliness;” O.Pers. hūnarā- “abilities, skills;” Av. hunara- “ability, skill”; cf. Skt. sūnára- “powerful, joyous, beautiful;” Proto-Iranian *Hnar- “to be able, strong.”