巨匠 (きょしょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomoraて
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He is known as a master of contemporary art.
Usage patterns
〈事〉界の巨匠a master of a particular field (film, art, etc.)
He is known as a master of the film industry.
巨匠と呼ばれるto be called a master/maestro
She is called a maestro of contemporary art.
巨匠の作品a work by a master artist
Many works by great masters are on display in this museum.
巨人
巨匠 specifically praises someone as a master of an art or craft, whereas 巨人 more broadly means a giant figure, physical or metaphorical.
巨匠 is a broader term of respect for a master in any art (painting, film, music), whereas マエストロ is specifically tied to the world of classical music.
巨匠 refers to a great master artist with outstanding renown, while 芸術家 simply means someone who works as an artist, regardless of fame.
巨匠 is a broader term for a great master in any art form, while 文豪 is reserved specifically for literary greats.
