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artware

artware

8.4
Objects made mainly to be shown as art, not for everyday use
  • noun
translation icon : artefacto artístico
  • This sculpture is an exquisite piece of artware.

Examples

  • The gallery features beautiful artware that captures the essence of modern creativity.

  • Many people admire the unique artware displayed in the artist's studio, showcasing their talent.

  • The museum's new collection features stunning artware from contemporary ceramicists.

  • She prefers to buy artware that adds a unique touch to her living room decor.

  • Many visitors admired the glass artware displayed in the front window of the shop.

  • The gallery features modern artware from various artists.

  • At the craft fair, she sold stunning pieces of artware made from recycled materials.

Synonyms

artwork
vsartware
81 3.0

A painting or sculpture that shows an artist's idea

is created mainly for display rather than for practical use
objet d'art
vsartware
3 9.9

A small decorative object made as art, like a tiny sculpture or ornament

is made mainly for display rather than serving a practical function
art object
vsartware
3 4.2

A thing like a painting or sculpture that people value for its beauty

focuses on being for display rather than merely valued for art

How Decorative

artware
8.4
ornament
102 1.6

Surface Forms

artware singular
artwares plural

Morphology

artware = art + ware (transparent) = art + ware

The sense is directly interpretable as 'goods/articles related to art' from the components 'art' + 'ware'.

Etymology

Artware combines art and ware, and ware means 'goods' or 'items', as in silverware or glassware. So artware is 'art' items made mainly to be shown or displayed rather than used for work.