CultureAugust 25, 2026
atelier
AT-i-yay
Definition
A workshop or studio where a professional artist, designer, or craftsperson creates their work.
Etymology
The word comes from the French word 'atelier,' which originated from the Old French 'astelier,' meaning a carpenter's workshop or a pile of wood chips.
In the news
The article refers to Svend Andersen’s watchmaking workspace as an atelier, emphasizing it as a specialized, hallowed space where fine mechanical artistry is produced.
A World in Platinum: The Andersen Genève Communication 45 and the Art of the Worldtimer
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