Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general people, places, or things.
* Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things (like "Michelangelo" or "Paris").
Since "artist" refers to any person who creates art, it's a common noun.
Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general people, places, or things.
* Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things (like "Michelangelo" or "Paris").
Since "artist" refers to any person who creates art, it's a common noun.