work of art
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3.5
- noun
- /wɜrk əv ɑrt/
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obra de arte
- The museum is filled with stunning works of art from various cultures.
- create works of art
- produce works of art
- interpret works of art
He points towards the rich structure in which particular works of art are embedded.
- He points towards the rich structure in which particular works of art are embedded.
- And I still think every time a work of art sells, it's a miracle.
- I like works of art, diagrams, illustrations, photos.
- But so many inventions, works of art, literature, music came from dream states.
- But they believe it's a work of art.
- And as a poet, I'm curious what what works of art in here speak to you the most?
- Take for instance, Fountain, one of the most famous works of art ever.
- I think it's just a beautiful poetic work of art.
- Folks, this vehicle is a work of art.
- To say that the work of art itself knows?
- Joking around creates works of art, according to Tolstoy.
- And when it's a work of art, I like a movie.
- So sing the song of your life like a work of art, with balance and grace.
Examples
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The reason so many of the greatest works of art are so powerful is precisely because of their focus.
Academic text (1999) -
This is a work of art.
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We're told what books, what works of art are great.
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And when it's a work of art, I like a movie.
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Do you have a favorite work of art?
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Now that is a beautiful work of art.
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A house should be a work of art, more than just walls and doors.
Fiction book (1991) -
And I still think every time a work of art sells, it's a miracle.
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Today, Brancuz's Paris studio is a work of art in its own right.
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At these banquets, the food is truly a work of art, to look at as well as to eat.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
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1.0
A thing made by effort, for example a painting
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1.0
Creative works like paintings or music that show beauty and feeling
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3.0
A creative work such as a song, painting or article
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3.8
A very good painting, book, or performance that shows a person's best work
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2.7
A thing made by someone that often shows skill or art
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3.0
A painting or sculpture that shows an artist's idea
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6.2
Something impressive but difficult, for example a book or building, and sometimes a person who behaves strangely
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4.1
Things people make mainly to be beautiful and admired, like paintings or sculptures
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5.4
A very great work of art, music, or writing by a skilled person
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9.2
A small decorative item shown for its beauty
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9.9
A small decorative object made as art, like a tiny sculpture or ornament
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4.2
A thing like a painting or sculpture that people value for its beauty
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3.9
A work that shows skill and feeling, like a painting or sculpture
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an object with artistic value' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'work' (a created product) with 'art' (artistic creation) linked by the simple of-construction; the composite meaning follows ordinary noun + of + noun composition rules in English. This pattern is common cross-linguistically (e.g. Spanish 'obra de arte', French 'œuvre d'art') and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.
Etymology
The phrase work of art comes from the simple idea that a work is 'something made' and art is 'skill' or craft, so a 'work of art' is something made with skill that people admire for its beauty or value.