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Meanings of self-taught art in English

Portuguese
arte bruta

A genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists.

        arte bruta
        Usage of self-taught art in English
        1
        As early as 1819, when the poem was first published, "this rude piece of self-taught art had been supplanted" by a more pretentious figure.
        The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 3 (of 8)
        Translations for self-taught art
        Portuguese
        arte bruta