Is artisan bread the same as sourdough bread?

Question

Am aware that sourdough is made from a fermented starter mixture. Is this the same base used for artisan bread?

Answer 1

no.
artisan bread COULD be sourdough but
artisan refers to a type of breat that could be any kind but is made by hand at a local bakery. artisan means "fancy" bread made by a baker, not a big huge bakery. it is usually unusual flavors
asiago rosemary or garlic parmesan and unusual textures but could be any kind of bread.

Answer 2

Artisan bread CAN be sourdough bread, but the word "artisan" just refers to the fact that the bread is hand-crafted, not mass-produced.