Quote: "An artist is a person engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating an art."
This involves profiling various artists such as painters, musicians, actors, and directors.
Art history and appreciation: Understanding the context and significance of different art movements and styles.
Artist background and biography: Learning about an artist's upbringing, education, influences, and career progression.
Artistic process and techniques: Understanding how an artist creates their work and the tools and methods they use.
Art criticism and analysis: Developing a critical eye for evaluating and interpreting art, as well as identifying themes and recurring motifs.
Exhibition and gallery reviews: Learning how to write reviews of art shows and exhibitions.
Interviewing skills: Developing the ability to ask insightful questions and collaborate with artists to uncover their creative inspirations and ideas.
Writing techniques and style: Developing a clear, concise, and engaging writing style suitable for arts and entertainment journalism.
Photography and visual storytelling: Understanding how to create engaging visuals that complement written profiles, such as photographs, video, and multimedia content.
Contemporary art trends: Staying up-to-date with the latest art movements, styles, and trends.
Audience analysis: Understanding the reader and their expectations, including their level of art knowledge and interests.
Interview profile: A profile that is based on an interview with the artist, where the journalist tries to extract as much information as possible from the artist about their life, work, and opinions.
Extended profile: A profile that goes beyond just the basic facts of an artist's life and work, and explores more deeply into their personality, style, and what motivates them.
Critic profile: A profile that is written by a critic who analyses the artist's work and presents their opinions, both positive and negative.
Lifestyle profile: A profile that focuses on an artist's personal life, hobbies, and interests outside of their work.
Historical profile: A profile that explores an artist's place in history, their influence in their field, and their legacy.
Q&A profile: A profile that is based on a simple question and answer format, where the journalist asks the artist a series of questions and presents their answers.
Behind-the-scenes profile: A profile that goes beyond the public image of an artist, and reveals the more private, behind-the-scenes aspects of their life and work.
Tribute profile: A profile that is written as a tribute to an artist who has passed away or retired, and explores their lasting legacy in their field.
Investigative profile: A profile that involves a journalist going deep into an artist's life and work to uncover any hidden, controversial or scandalous details.
Literary profile: A profile that is written in a literary style, with an emphasis on narrative storytelling and poetic language, instead of just presenting the facts.
Quote: "The common usage... refers to a practitioner in the visual arts only."
Quote: "The term is also often used in the entertainment business, especially in a business context, for musicians and other performers."
Quote: "'Artiste' (French for artist) is a variant used in English in this context..."
Quote: "... this use has become rare."
Quote: "(although less often for actors)"
Quote: "The use of the term 'artist' to describe writers is valid, but less common..."
Quote: "... mostly restricted to contexts such as critics' reviews."
Quote: "...engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating an art."
Quote: "The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse refers to a practitioner in the visual arts only."
No direct quote. Answer: Examples can include painting, sculpture, photography, and drawing.
Quote: "The term is also often used in the entertainment business, especially in a business context..."
No direct quote. Answer: Yes, the term can be used broadly to include non-performing artists such as visual or graphic designers.
No direct quote. Answer: Artists in academic discourse are practitioners, researchers, or subjects of study in various arts-related disciplines such as art history or art theory.
Quote: "'Artiste' (French for artist) is a variant used in English in this context..."
Quote: "This use has become rare."
Quote: "...for musicians and other performers..."
Quote: "(although less often for actors)"
No direct quote. Answer: Yes, the term 'artist' can be extended to include graphic designers involved in the visual arts.
Quote: "...mostly restricted to contexts such as critics' reviews."