Should Arts Be Capitalized?

When used as the title of a course or a college major, clearly Music, Art, Theater, Dance and "The Arts" are capitalized.

Is it the arts or the arts?

'A work of art' is a fixed phrase. 'The arts' refers to the whole field of artistic endeavors-- theatre, sculpture, painting, dance, etc. 'Art' refers to any one of these ot to the general aesthetic.

Which subjects should be capitalized?

Also, names of school subjects (math, algebra, geology, psychology) are not capitalized, with the exception of the names of languages (French, English). Names of courses are capitalized (Algebra 201, Math 001). You should capitalize titles of people when used as part of their proper name.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.