The definition of an artist is wide-ranging and covers a broad spectrum of activities to do with creating art, practicing the arts and/or demonstrating an art. The normal meaning in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only. The term is often used in the entertainment business, especially in a business context, for musicians and other performers (less often for actors). "Artiste" (the French for artist) is a variant used in English only in this context. Use of the term to describe writers, for example, is certainly valid, but less common, and mostly restricted to contexts like criticism.

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A floating arts community is providing an alternative living space for New York . artists. this summer.

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The world's largest and most prestigious annual music event the 2010 South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival to be held March 17-21 has opened the submissions for showcase performances of . artists. and also registrations of ...

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17 with four or five artists from all sorts of disciplines giving short talks on their current issues and influences, followed by audience questions and ...

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How do artists portray identity in their work?
Q. I am writing an essay towards my A-Level in Art and am doing some research. My stimulus is Identity, and would be grateful for any input regarding artists and their portrayal of their own identity within their work.
Asked by redrobyn - Sun Feb 10 14:54:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think other than a signature (wether written or otherwise), it has a lot to do with style. I like to draw slim female fantasy characters, I prefer them with long hair, and an array of personally designed garments. I have developed this style through years of practice, and although it reflects that of the video game character creation industry, it is exclusive. Here is my deviantart page for an idea:
Answered by Kiki-la - Is THE Athetit - Sun Feb 10 15:15:59 2008

how did the great depression affect artists, performers, actors and writers?
Q. I am also looking for someones story on an individual town or family to discribe to me the affects it had on so many of the artists, performers, actors and writers.
Asked by baney2003 - Wed Feb 6 09:55:16 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Do a Web search for "Works Progress Administration" - they were the big government employer of performing artists, composers, etc.
Answered by CWRUlibrarian - Thu Feb 7 13:49:54 2008

How do I find the best tattoo artists in a certain area?
Q. I'm looking for the best or close to the best tattoo artists/ studios in Maine, or in that general area. Is there a website I could use to find some? I have looked into tattoo studios in my area, I figured I'd ask on here cause there are a lot of studios that are kind of far away from where I live.
Asked by captain planet - Mon Feb 19 18:47:50 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just ask one, he'll tell you he's the best. You have to go into shops and look at portfolios.
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