Meaning
艺术家 refers to a person who creates art, whether visual arts, performing arts, or other creative fields. It encompasses painters, sculptors, musicians, actors, dancers, and other creative professionals. The term carries respect and emphasizes the creative and professional nature of the person's work.
Usage
This is a neutral to respectful term used in both formal and informal contexts. It's commonly used when discussing someone's profession or when introducing someone who works in the arts. Native speakers might also use more specific terms like 画家 (painter) or 音乐家 (musician) depending on the context.
Examples
- 01她是一位著名的艺术家，作品在世界各地展出。, .She is a famous artist whose works are exhibited around the world.
- 02很多艺术家住在这个社区，所以这里有很多画廊和工作室。, .Many artists live in this community, so there are lots of galleries and studios here.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位艺术家
- 个三个艺术家
Common collocations
- 著名艺术家famous artist
- 年轻艺术家young artist
- 当代艺术家contemporary artist
Origin
The suffix 家 (jiā) literally means 'family' or 'home,' but is commonly used to denote an expert or specialist in a field (as in 科学家 scientist, 作家 writer). Combined with 艺术 (art), it forms 'art specialist' or artist.