artistic
adjective
ar·tis·tic är-ˈti-stik 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of art or artists
artistic subjects
an artistic success
2
: showing imaginative skill in arrangement or execution
artistic photography
artistically
är-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- cultural
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Example Sentences
a work of artistic value He shows real artistic talent. Both of my children are very artistic.
Recent Examples on the Web Many of his pieces are thought to make anti-authoritarian statements, and his voice in the artistic community is noted for strong political and social statements. 
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The deal did not further Kapoor’s popularity in the artistic community. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The French artistic community has also come together in support of Ukraine, with cultural institutions like the National Opera, the Paris Philharmonic, and the Avignon Festival expressing their solidarity. Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2022 The producers go on to demand both be released and ask for the support of the larger artistic community. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2022 The 110-year-old Cort Theatre’s name change honors Jones’ lifelong contributions to Broadway and the artistic community. Zachary Schermele, NBC News, 10 June 2022 The film’s unequivocal advocacy for unfettered artistic expression, for the freewheeling efforts and enthusiasms of youth, unfortunately doesn’t extend to the onscreen artistry of Kline himself. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2022 As the comedian’s fans flooded comment sections online decrying censorship, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos repeatedly defended his cash cow Chappelle, taking a hard-line stance supporting freedom of speech and artistic expression. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2022 After all, the comic book confab has grown to embrace a wide variety of artistic expression — why not poetry readings? San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 See More
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The deal did not further Kapoor’s popularity in the artistic community. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The French artistic community has also come together in support of Ukraine, with cultural institutions like the National Opera, the Paris Philharmonic, and the Avignon Festival expressing their solidarity. Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2022 The producers go on to demand both be released and ask for the support of the larger artistic community. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2022 The 110-year-old Cort Theatre’s name change honors Jones’ lifelong contributions to Broadway and the artistic community. Zachary Schermele, NBC News, 10 June 2022 The film’s unequivocal advocacy for unfettered artistic expression, for the freewheeling efforts and enthusiasms of youth, unfortunately doesn’t extend to the onscreen artistry of Kline himself. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2022 As the comedian’s fans flooded comment sections online decrying censorship, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos repeatedly defended his cash cow Chappelle, taking a hard-line stance supporting freedom of speech and artistic expression. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2022 After all, the comic book confab has grown to embrace a wide variety of artistic expression — why not poetry readings? San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
in part from artist + -ic entry 1, in part from art entry 1 + -istic
First Known Use
circa 1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
artistic
adjective
ar·tis·tic är-ˈti-stik
1
: relating to art or artists
2
: having or showing skill and imagination
artistic
adjective
as in cultural
of or relating to the fine arts funding for artistic endeavors is crucial if the city is to survive and prosper Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- cultural
- aesthetic
- aesthetical
- esthetic
- esthetical
- tasteful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- noncultural
- nonartistic
- nonaesthetic