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.
This magazine mainly publishes literary works.
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.
He has been immersed in literature since childhood.
She entered the literature department at university, aspiring to a career in the literary arts.
He is an editor who has worked in literary arts for many years.
literary column; arts column
literary magazine