lf l am not mistaken, the words 'art' and 'artist' did not exist during the Renaissance and before: there were simply architects, sculptors, and painters, practicing a trade.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The terms 'art' and 'artist' were not used before the Renaissance; people were seen as tradesmen.
- In plain terms
- Art and artist titles are modern concepts.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand how roles evolve over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define your role?
- When did art become a distinct field?
Another view
Some might argue the concept existed even if the words did not.
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