Meaning of artist in English:

artist

Pronunciation /ˈɑːtɪst/

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noun

1A person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.
‘There he met all the other famous artists like Henri Matisse, Joan Miro and George Braques.’
- ‘Cubist painting gave to artists complete freedom to deal with reality in art in any way they chose.’
- ‘One bathroom featured a Thai Buddha while others were hung with paintings by artists such as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.’
- ‘In 1917 the French artist Marcel Duchamp created one of the most famous of Dadaist statements in New York.’
- ‘Signac believed that the artist's ability to create harmony was stronger in a peaceful setting.’
- ‘In a way, the question is: are we allowed as artists to create art out of suffering?’
- ‘The 35 exhibits from as many artists range from oil paintings, photography and videos to mixed-media installations.’
- ‘The first extensive exhibition in this country devoted to the paintings and drawings of the Renaissance artist will uncover his origins and trace the dramatic development of his style.’
- ‘The artist's drawings and paintings will be featured between December 14 and January 18.’
- ‘Hoptman is doubtless right that for many artists, drawing is no longer a secondary genre.’
- ‘The staff at Rand Water will also contribute by working with a professional artist to create an artwork made up of chosen elements from the archives of Rand Water.’
- ‘Paintings also allow the artist to reconstruct the events in a way that the photograph cannot.’
- ‘I come from a family of artists, and painting was always an obvious choice for me.’
- ‘For the show, the artist has created a new sheet-rock structure based on the Golden Rectangle.’
- ‘Just like any art, the ultimate value of the work depends on the artist who created it.’
- ‘During the years at the Bauhaus the artist had his most productive and prolific time.’
- ‘The artist Michelangelo Pistoletto created the furniture for the different areas of the building.’
- ‘Jeanette Jarville is a Richmond artist who began oil painting at the age of 11.’
- ‘Australian born artist, singer and animal lover Rolf Harris is a former resident of Sydenham.’
creator, originator, designer, producer, fine artist
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1. 1.1A person who practises or performs any of the creative arts, such as a sculptor, film-maker, actor, or dancer.
  ‘Creative artists, screenwriters and filmmakers will need time to figure it out too.’
  ‘Also, they all work in creative fields - artists, musicians, writers, architectural photographers, cartoonists.’
  ‘The WSF was in some ways like a circus - a huge performing act with many artists, acrobats, entertainers.’
  ‘Designing this seemingly simple piece of light sculpture required a creative team of artists, architects, and designers.’
  ‘Visual artists and filmmakers teamed up with dancers and musicians.’
  ‘Hollywood sees a moral dimension in protecting its property and the creative works of its artists, as well as a nobility in bringing entertainment to the masses.’
  ‘Clowns relieve tension during performances by artists such as acrobats, flying trapezists and jugglers.’
  ‘Company dancers, along with some guest artists perform 10 works, which they've created themselves.’
  ‘I believe our filmmakers, writers, poets, and visual and performing artists do us proud, alongside those of anywhere in the world.’
  ‘Poets, musicians, dance troupes, artists and actors from various African and Caribbean nations will be on the ship.’
  ‘I doubt I can actually retire either, but that's another question, one facing many artists and creative people, especially women.’
  ‘Deep in the quiet art kingdom, visitors may be summoned by the loud sound of beating gongs and drums to an open-air stage, where local artists perform the drum dance.’
  ‘Logan and Murray-Leslie hide in a back room surrounded by friends: fashion buyers, designers, film-makers, artists.’
  ‘Also, in an effort to promote khadi, models will display the garments while artists will perform traditional cultural programmes.’
  ‘Some of Britain's finest artists will be performing in villages across the county as part of Rural Arts Wiltshire's spring season 2003.’
  ‘He is one of the 150 artists performing worldwide for Cirque du Soleil.’
  ‘There will also be face painters, clowns, artists, magicians and creatures of all shapes and sizes roving through the festival site.’
  ‘Contemporary dance artists Forecast will be performing their new show Ready at Lancaster University's Nuffield Theatre on Tuesday.’
  ‘Other events on the day include performing artists, novelty races, face painting, workshops, market stalls and music.’
  ‘She will perform with other local artists at the launch.’
  entertainer, performer, trouper, showman, artist
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2. 1.2A person skilled at a particular task or occupation.
  ‘a surgeon who is an artist with the scalpel’
  ‘This was of course without the skilled crew of artists and technicians special effects departments deploy today.’
  ‘Yes, his squad of highly skilled artists can weave beautiful patterns and cut a poor defence to ribbons, but we knew that anyway.’
  ‘We have two positions for artists skilled in modelling and texturing.’
  ‘Make-up artists and beauty consultants will be on hand throughout the day offering advise and tips on how to perfect your make-up and skincare regime.’
  expert, master, maestro, past master, adept, virtuoso, genius, old hand, skilled person
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2 informal with modifier A person who habitually practises a specified reprehensible activity.
- ‘rip-off artists’
- ‘All too regularly we carry stories detailing how con artists and thieves swindled and stole from householders.’
- ‘The ex-husband, on the other hand, is one of those cardboard cutout con artist crooks whose rather simple death is more decent than he deserves.’
- ‘The scheme, supported by the Evening Advertiser, was set up in Wroughton, a burglary hotspot, in August 2002 to combat the activities of con artists.’
- ‘The middle-aged con artist partners up with young two-bit purse snatcher Fiona, played by Liane Balaban.’
- ‘I don't condone cheats and con artists who swindle innocent victims out of their hard-earned cash.’
- ‘Mankind being what it is, murderers, robbers, thieves, and con artists will always exist.’
- ‘In the United States, thousands of people are ripped off by con artists selling bogus investments.’
- ‘Some of history's greatest scams have been perpetrated by con artists masquerading as philanthropists.’
- ‘Fraudsters and scam artists are cashing in on the generosity of the public according to Trading Standard officials.’
- ‘When one is dealing with fraudsters and scam artists, there is almost no chance of ever getting the money back.’
- ‘There's no doubt about it, computer technology makes life easier for con artists and identity thieves.’
- ‘These are not a bunch of empty promises made by a seasoned con artist.’
- ‘Scam artists have become quite skilled at creating sophisticated offering statements, Crawford says.’