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artisan Definition

ar·ti·san (ärt′ə zən, -sən)

noun

a worker in a skilled trade; craftsman

Etymology: Fr < It artigiano; ult. < L ars, art

artisan Related Forms
ar′·ti·sanal adjective ar′·ti·san·ship′ noun
artisan Usage Examples

Possessives

  • dwelling: In 1876 they acquired a site in Crockett's Court, where they built a block of artisans ' dwellings called Wells Buildings.
  • quarter: The laboring classes were housed in distant artisans ' quarters at Winton and Springbourne.

Converse of subject

  • craft: Crafted by skilled artisans from genuine hand drawn American stained glass each shade is an individual work of art.
  • make: Most of our products are hand made by artisans, using local organic ingredients when possible.
  • produce: Much of its content is being produced by digital artisans.

Adjective modifier

  • skilled: They were concerned about the skilled artisan, not the factory masses.
  • renowned: Milagros Mexican Folk Art includes an extensive selection of works by several of Mexico's most renowned artisans.
  • digital: Much of its content is being produced by digital artisans.
  • rural: Link social sectors, control HIV, AIDS, rural artisans, training in rural.. .
  • local: Local artisans created embossed work in various metals - gold, silver, copper, bronze.
  • traditional: The Old Quarter is comprised of a chaotic web of 36 streets; each named after traditional artisan 's guild.

Modifies a noun

  • baker: Learn to bake in Cumbria with an artisan baker.
  • bakery: Also director of an artisan bakery and a social enterprise.
  • producer: The quality of the foods produced has been driven to higher levels, made by a growing band of artisan producers.
  • cheese: The Hudson Valley has been dubbed " the Napa of the east " complete with medal-winning wines and artisan cheeses.
  • bread: The courses are designed for people who are interested in learning the craft of artisan bread making.
  • craft: The house fuses traditional artisan craft with modern design.

Noun used with modifier

  • hi-tech: We need an economy which can unleash the creative powers of hi-tech artisans.
  • master: It also features beautifully sculpted keys whose touch has been regulated by master artisans for perfect balance.
  • glass: This would be of serious interest to stained glass artisans.
artisan Quotes

Oh, what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honour, and omnipotence, Is promised to the studious artisan!

—Marlowe, Christopher