the best art conceals art
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Meaning · English
True skill appears effortless and natural
Literally: the best art hides its own skill
Examples
The best art conceals art, which is why her paintings seem so spontaneous
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “the best art conceals art” mean?
True skill appears effortless and natural Literally: the best art hides its own skill
Is “the best art conceals art” formal or informal?
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