An artist who creates only aesthetic art; an artist who persists in fine arts as opposed to industrial or functional arts.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fine, artist.
An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.
Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.
Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
Exhibiting the ability of a virtuoso.