1753, from French artistique, from artiste (see artist). Native artist-like was recorded from 1711; artistly from 1754; artistical from 1798. Related: Artistically.
his artistic background
artistic workmanship
an artistic flower arrangement
artillerist
artillery
artisan
artist
artiste
artistic
artistry
artless
artsy
artwork
arty
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