Artist's idea of perfection? (5)
I believe the answer is:
model
This clue might be a double definition.
'artist's idea' is the first definition.
'model' can be an answer for 'idea' (model is a kind of idea). I am unsure of the 'artist's' bit.
'perfection?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for model that I've seen before include "She exhibits clothes on the catwalk" , "Example to follow" , "Scale replica" , "who displays it" , "Small-size version" .)