Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A critical judge of any art and craft

Connoisseur

The most appropriate word for a critical judge of any art and craft is connoisseur.

• Connoisseur is a person who has expert knowledge of something, especially an art, food, or drink, and is qualified to judge and appreciate its quality.
• Curator is a person who is in charge of a museum or art gallery.
• Crusader is a person who fights for a cause, especially a religious or political one.
• Cynic is a person who believes that people are motivated by self-interest and that nothing can be relied on.