Artist
/ˈɑːr.tɪst/noun
A person who creates art, especially visual art, through skill and imagination.
Did you know?The term 'artist' is linked to 'artifice', suggesting that creating art was once seen as a form of skilled sorcery, tapping into the mystical.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ars
“Skill, craft, or art in a broad sense.”
Old French
Old French
artiste
“One who practices the arts; a craftsman.”
Middle English
Middle English
artiste
“A person skilled in a particular craft or art.”
Modern English
English
artist
“A creator of visual or performative art, especially one who is recognized for their talent.”