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artist
A person who creates art, for example in painting, music, literature, or sculpture.
Der junge Künstler stellt seine Bilder zum ersten Mal in einer Galerie aus.
The young artist is exhibiting his paintings in a gallery for the first time.
artist
In a figurative sense, a person who performs a particular activity with exceptional skill and creativity.
Dieser Koch ist ein wahrer Künstler, seine Gerichte sind unglaublich.
This chef is a true artist; his dishes are incredible.
'Der Künstler' (artist) is derived directly from 'die Kunst' (art). The ending '-ler' refers to a person who performs a particular activity. So a 'Künstler' is someone who makes art.
Sie interessiert sich sehr für moderne Kunst.
She is very interested in modern art.
Common combinations are 'bildender Künstler' (visual artist; painter, sculptor) or 'freischaffender Künstler' (freelance artist). Adjectives like 'bekannt' (well-known), 'jung' (young), or 'talentiert' (talented) are often used.
Als freischaffender Künstler hat man kein festes Einkommen.
As a freelance artist, you don't have a fixed income.
You can recognize the figurative meaning when 'Künstler' (artist) is used for professions that normally do not count as art. The phrase 'ein wahrer Künstler' (a true artist) is a strong signal for this appreciative meaning.
Dieser Gärtner ist ein wahrer Künstler, wie er die Beete gestaltet.
This gardener is a true artist in the way he designs the flower beds.
master / champion
Meister and Künstler can both refer figuratively to an exceptionally skilled person. Meister primarily emphasizes complete mastery of an activity. Künstler is especially appropriate when creativity and an original style stand out.
Paul erfindet beim Verzieren von Torten immer neue Formen und ist darin ein wahrer Künstler.
Paul always comes up with new shapes when decorating cakes and is a true artist at it.
Paul beherrscht jede Technik beim Verzieren von Torten und ist darin ein wahrer Meister.
Paul has mastered every technique for decorating cakes and is a true master at it.
