In ancient Rome, a skilled craftsperson or artisan who made things with technical skill; literally 'master of art.'
Latin 'artifex' from 'ars' (art, skill) + 'facere' (to make). The term was used in Roman society to denote respected tradespeople and skilled workers.
The Roman concept of 'artifex' elevated craft workers to a status worthy of the word 'art'—showing that ancient societies didn't create the false divide between fine art and craft that emerged in Renaissance Europe.
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