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artist

[ ahr-tist ]

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noun

a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.
a person who practices one of the fine arts, especially a painter or sculptor.
a person whose trade or profession requires a knowledge of design, drawing, painting, etc.:
a commercial artist.
a person who works in one of the performing arts, as an actor, musician, or singer; a public performer:
a mime artist; an artist of the dance.
a person whose work exhibits exceptional skill.
a person who is expert at trickery or deceit:
He's an artist with cards.
Obsolete. an artisan.

artist

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noun

a person who practises or is skilled in an art, esp painting, drawing, or sculpture
a person who displays in his work qualities required in art, such as sensibility and imagination
a person whose profession requires artistic expertise, esp a designer
a commercial artist
a person skilled in some task or occupation
an artist at bricklaying
obsolete.
an artisan
slang.
a person devoted to or proficient in something
a con artist
a booze artist

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Word History and Origins

Origin of artist¹

First recorded in 1575–85; from Middle French artiste, from Medieval Latin artista “master of arts”; equivalent to art ¹ + -ist

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Synonym Study

Artist, artisan, artiste are persons having superior skill or ability, or who are capable of producing superior work. An artist is a person engaged in some type of fine art. An artisan is engaged in a craft or applied art. An artiste is usually a skilled public performer.

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First appearing Tuesday on streamers under the artist name Donda, the LP features 18 songs.

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The festival will feature “Working Overtime,” an exhibit curated by Kristofferson San Pablo, showcasing 19 interdisciplinary artists meditating on basketball as a lens for themes of hustle, resilience and community.

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Daniel Lambert claimed a "concerted campaign" against the group is "solely about de-platforming artists".

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A new collaboration between the theatre and rap artist Stormzy was also announced, but details have not yet been revealed.

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“We’re sharing to bring awareness to the community of fans here in LA, and around the world, who respect and appreciate artists and their mural tributes.”

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