National Artist is an
honorary title
A title is one or more words used before or after a person's name, in certain contexts. It may signify either generation, an official position, or a professional or academic qualification. In some languages, titles may be inserted between the f ...
issued by some states as a highest recognition of
artist
An artist is a person engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse refers to a practitioner in the visual arts only. However, the ...
s for their significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the nation.
An equivalent title,
People's Artist, has been known in countries of the former
Eastern Bloc and is also commonly translated as "National Artist".
In
Turkey, a similar title is called
State Artist (
:tr:Devlet Sanatçısı), which is also sometimes translated as "National Artist".
The following National Artist titles are known:
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Thailand National Artist
The National Artist ( th, ศิลปินแห่งชาติ, , ) is a title given annually by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand, recognizing notable Thai artists in the area of intangible cultural heritage such ...
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National Artist of the Philippines
The Order of National Artists of the Philippines ( Filipino: ''Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas'') is an order bestowed by the Philippines on Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development of Philipp ...
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National Artist of Azerbaijan
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National Artist of Malaysia
Honorary titles
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