艺术 — meaning in English

yì shù

English meaning

art noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
state of the art adjective Using the most advanced methods or technology currently available.

艺术 is used for these senses in English:

art (uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
art (countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
craft (countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
state of the art The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time. [from early 20th c.]

noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
noun Skill gained through practice, especially one that goes beyond pure method or science.

noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
verb To make or produce something with skill and care.