Artist versus Artisan Flashcards
What is “Artist”?
- emerged in the English language in the late 16th century
- rooted from the French word artiste (dating back to the 14th century
- derived from the Italian artista and the Medieval Latin artista
- the terms all stem from the classical Latin ars, which means “art” or “skill”
- originally, ars encompassed a wide range of skills and crafts, not limited to what we now consider the fine arts
What is “Artisan”?
- first appeared in the English language in the 1530s
- originated from the Italian artigiano which itself derived from the Vulgar Latin artitianus
- rooted in the classical Latin word artitus, meaning skilled, which is the past participle of artire, meaning “to instruct in the arts”
- Latin ars (genetive artis) translates to ” arts” or “skill”, highlighting the fundamental connection between craftsmanship and art
- this lineage underscores the deep association between artisanship and mastery of various technical skills
What does ars mean?
art or skill
When did the word artist first emerged in the English language?
late 16th century
What is the root of the word Artist?
French word artiste that dates back to the late 14th century
When did the word Artisan first appear in the English language?
1530s
What word is derived from the vulgar Latin artitianus?
Artisan, the word that originated from the Italian artigiano
What does artire mean?
to instruct in the arts
What are the Primary Focus of an Artist?
expression and creativity
What are the Primary Focus of an Artisan
functionality and craftsmanship
What are the Creativity Aspect of an Artist?
originality and unique vision
What are the Creativity Aspect of an Artisan?
mastery of techniques and traditional methods
What are the Process Aspect of an Artist?
conceptual and experimental
Materials Aspect of Artist
diverse and unconventional
Materials Aspect of Artisan
traditional and specific to craft
