[f. ARTIST + -RY; cf. chemistry.]
1. The pursuit or occupation of an artist.
1873. Browning, Red Cott. Nt.-cap, 138. Artistry being battle with the age It lives in! Ibid. (1878), Poets of Croisic, clii. All fume and fret Of artistry.
2. Artistic characteristics; artistic ability.
1868. Browning, Ring & Bk., I. 29. Prime nature with an added artistry.
1880. Academy, 13 March, 197. He fully recognises Sir Christopher Wren’s artistry.
