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artwork

artwork

81 3.0
A painting or sculpture that shows an artist's idea
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrtˌwɜrk/
translation icon : obra de arte
  • She decided to showcase her artwork in a prominent exhibit at the community center.
  • public artwork
  • sell artworks
  • artworks in collections

I have some artwork of his in my toolbox.

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Examples

  • The gallery features stunning artwork from local artists that captures the essence of our city.

  • And the artwork just blew my mind.

  • Just some great artwork that we found over the years.

  • Have you ever seen artwork that looks so good you could eat it?

  • Well, Oliver, your artwork is impressive.

  • And Catherine presented me with this gorgeous piece of artwork and I wish her all the best.

  • We travel around buying and selling priceless artwork for ourselves and our clients.

  • I've got some artwork that I picked up in the Philippines.

  • Well, for a start we have this lovely new artwork by artist Juliet Tarker.

  • Tables spread out with all kinds of artwork made by the community's sons and daughters.

    Fiction book (1994)

Synonyms

portrait
vsartwork
250 3.2

A picture showing a person, made by a painter or photographer

covers all visual object types, not only human likenesses
creation
vsartwork
111 2.7

A thing made by someone that often shows skill or art

is limited to objects made specifically as visual artistic works
mural
vsartwork
99 3.5

A painting made directly on a wall or ceiling

is any visual object, not restricted to being fixed on architecture
work of art
vsartwork
86 3.5

An object like a painting or sculpture that people think is beautiful and made with skill

is specifically a visually created object rather than any artistic form like performance
illustration
vsartwork
66 2.8

A picture in a book that helps explain or decorate the text

is primarily an independent visual object, not mainly for explanation
oil painting
vsartwork
6 2.7

A picture made with oil paint on canvas or panel

is any visual object, not limited to a specific painting medium
abstraction
vsartwork
6 8.0

A painting that uses shapes and colors instead of realistic pictures

is any visual object and does not require nonrepresentational style
objet d'art
vsartwork
3 9.9

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

is broader, covering large or nondecorative visual pieces as well
art object
vsartwork
3 4.2

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

is the visually created object itself rather than only its perceived value
artistic creation
vsartwork
1 3.9

A work that shows skill and feeling, like a painting or sculpture

focuses on the completed visual object rather than the creative process
intricate artwork
vsartwork
5.3

A piece like a painting or carving with many small, careful details

is any visual object and does not require complexity or detail
Picasso
vsartwork
4.9

A painting or sculpture made by Pablo Picasso

is a general visual object not tied to a specific artist

Compounds

A piece like a painting or carving with many small, careful details

How Artistic

masterpiece
156 3.8
artwork
81 3.0

Surface Forms

artwork singular
artworks plural

Morphology

artwork = art + work (transparent) = art + work

Direct and literal compound 'a work of art' — learners who know 'art' and 'work' can readily infer this meaning.

Etymology

Artwork combines art ('skill') and work ('something created'), which fits paintings, sculptures, and similar objects. That's why a museum calls these objects 'artwork'—they are works made with skill.