ars gratia artis

[ ahrs-grah-tee-ah ahr-tis; English ahrz-grey-shee-uh-ahr-tis, ahrs ]

Latin.
  1. art for art's sake.

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How to use ars gratia artis in a sentence

  • “Horrible idea for a man to wish to be embalmed,” said Artis, brutally.

    The Dark House | Georg Manville Fenn
  • I say so at once,” cried Artis, “that there may be no mistake.

    The Dark House | Georg Manville Fenn
  • Let me see, Mr Artis, I think the deceased did pay your debts?

    The Dark House | Georg Manville Fenn