Theoretical vs Artistic - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between theoretical and artistic

is that theoretical is of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical while artistic is artistic (relating to art or artists).

(en adjective)

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

* intertheoretical * intratheoretical * nontheoretical

* practical

(en adjective)

having or revealing creative skill

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

aesthetically pleasing

* inartistic