a. [ad. F. artistique: see ARTIST and -IC.]

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  1.  Of, pertaining to, or befitting an artist.

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1753.  in Chambers, Cycl. Supp., s.v. Artist.

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1836.  Macready, Remin., II. 51. All is chance and raw and wild, not artistic-like.

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1855.  Brimley, Ess., 53. So as to satisfy the artistic sense of completeness.

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  2.  Of or pertaining to art.

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1854.  Ruskin, Two Paths, ii. (1859), 69. Entirely wholesome artistic influence.

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1869.  Miss Mulock, Unkind Word, etc., II. 253. Another pleasure in his house is its artistic treasures.

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