artistry
The creative skill, ability, or high quality of execution displayed by an artist or performer. It refers to the combination of technical mastery and imaginative expression within a piece of work or a performance.
Examples
3 of 5I was truly impressed by the artistry of the handmade wooden furniture.
I was really amazed by the skill and creative quality of the hand-crafted wood furniture.
The soprano's performance was a masterclass in vocal artistry and emotional depth.
The singer's performance perfectly showed her high level of vocal skill and feeling.
You've got to admit, there's some real artistry in how he decorates those lattes.
You have to agree that there is genuine creative talent in his coffee decoration.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of Artistry as 'Art + Mastery'. It’s not just making art; it’s the mastery behind the art.
Quick Quiz
The pianist played with such _____ that the audience was moved to tears.
Correct!
The correct answer is: artistry
Examples
I was truly impressed by the artistry of the handmade wooden furniture.
everydayI was really amazed by the skill and creative quality of the hand-crafted wood furniture.
The soprano's performance was a masterclass in vocal artistry and emotional depth.
formalThe singer's performance perfectly showed her high level of vocal skill and feeling.
You've got to admit, there's some real artistry in how he decorates those lattes.
informalYou have to agree that there is genuine creative talent in his coffee decoration.
The study examines the technical artistry of late 19th-century portraiture.
academicThe research looks at the specialized skills used in portraits from the end of the 1800s.
Our brand stands out because we prioritize the artistry behind every product design.
businessOur company is special because we focus on the creative craftsmanship of our designs.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a high level of artistry
a great amount of skill and creativity
display great artistry
to show impressive creative skill
pure artistry
nothing but high-quality skill
Often Confused With
'Artistic' is an adjective used to describe a person's traits, while 'artistry' is the noun for the skill they possess.
'Art' refers to the object or the field itself, whereas 'artistry' refers specifically to the quality and skill of the creation.
Usage Notes
Use 'artistry' when you want to emphasize the high level of talent or craft involved in an action or object, rather than just the object itself. It is a highly complimentary term often used in reviews and critiques.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to use 'artistry' as an adjective (e.g., 'he is very artistry'). Remember that 'artistry' is a noun; use 'artistic' for the adjective form.
Memory Tip
Think of Artistry as 'Art + Mastery'. It’s not just making art; it’s the mastery behind the art.
Word Origin
Derived from the noun 'artist' (from French 'artiste') combined with the suffix '-ry', used to denote a state, quality, or specific practice.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In English-speaking culture, this word is frequently used in high-culture contexts such as opera, classical music, and fine art criticism to denote excellence.
Quick Quiz
The pianist played with such _____ that the audience was moved to tears.
Correct!
The correct answer is: artistry
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and
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a
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A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
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not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
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you
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