The Latin phase 'Ars Gratia Artis' appears on the M-G-M emblem of classical, old Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films. Such is the case with the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz'. In the word-by-word translation of the phrase, the nouns 'ars', 'gratia', and 'artis' respectively mean 'art', 'thanks', and 'of art'. The English meaning therefore is as follows: Art for the sake of art.
Ars Gratia Artis Founded in 1924, MGM operated under the motto "Ars Gratia Artis", a Latin phrase meaning "art for art's sake".
Ars gratia artis means art for the sake of art.
The correct phrase is Ars Gratia Artis; it means 'Art for Art's sake'. Wich can be found on movies with the growling lion.
The full phrase is ars gratia artis, "art for art's sake."
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Ars Gratia Artis (Art for Art's Sake)
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM)
The phrase "Ars Gratia Artis," meaning "Art for Art's Sake," was adopted as the motto of MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) by its founding executive, Marcus Loew. This motto was intended to reflect the studio's commitment to artistic excellence and the value of creative expression in filmmaking. It became a defining element of MGM's identity and branding, symbolizing the company's dedication to producing high-quality films.
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Artis.(If you see the lion roaring right before a movie, where the circle is inside the circle is says artis ___ artis. which means art for the sake of art.)