noun
literature; literary arts
Refers to written creative works, especially novels, poetry, and drama, as an artistic field.
彼は大学で文芸を専攻した。
He majored in literature at university.
この雑誌は文芸作品を中
This magazine mainly publishes literary works.
noun
the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
Broader sense encompassing literature, fine arts, and sometimes humanities; often used in compound terms like 文芸復興 (Renaissance) or 文芸批評 (literary/art criticism).
文芸の振興は文化政策の重要な柱だ。
Promotion of the arts is an important pillar of cultural policy.
彼は文芸全般に造詣が深い。
He is well-versed in the arts in general.