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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.
'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
'der Meister' and 'der Künstler' can both describe a person who can do something very well. 'Künstler' is used especially for someone who creates art, for example by painting, making music, or writing. 'Meister' tends to emphasize very high ability, perfection, or great experience in a field. A Künstler can be a Meister in their field, but not every Künstler is automatically a Meister. The words can be confused especially in art and music. When it is about creating art, 'Künstler' fits better; when the special quality or skill is the focus, 'Meister' fits better.
Im kleinen Atelier arbeitet ein Künstler an neuen Bildern für die Ausstellung.
In the small studio, an artist is working on new paintings for the exhibition.
Der alte Geiger gilt als Meister, weil er jedes Stück mit großer Ruhe spielt.
The old violinist is considered a master because he plays every piece with great calm.