What is an Artist?

An artist is someone who produces works like painting or sculpture, or works in the performing arts, or is skilled at a particular task or occupation.

The purpose of creating works of art is as an expression of creativity and imagination for purely aesthetic reasons.

An artisan is a person skilled in making a product by hand that may be functional or strictly decorative, such as furniture, decorative arts, clothing, jewelry, food items, household items, and tools.

<p>An artist creates works of art as an expression of creativity and imagination for purely aesthetic reasons, whereas an artisan makes products by hand that may be functional or decorative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples of decorative arts mentioned in the text include furniture, pottery, textile, jewelry, food items, household items, and tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tangible or intangible products for aesthetic reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating and designing objects related to fine arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making products by hand for functional or decorative purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Artisans make products by hand for practical or decorative use</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is derived from the French word 'artisan' meaning skilled workers who create things by hand</p> Signup and view all the answers