artwork

American  

[ahrt-wurk] / ˈɑrtˌwɜrk /

noun

1. Printing.

   1. the elements that constitute a mechanical, as type, proofs, and illustrations.

   2. a mechanical; paste-up.

2. the production of artistic or craft objects.

3. the object so produced.

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artwork British  

/ ˈɑːtˌwɜːk /

noun

1. all the original nontextual matter in a publication, esp the illustrations

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Etymology

Origin of artwork

First recorded in 1875–80; art ¹ + work

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Example Sentences

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artwork

But the two find harmony across their 900-year gap, with the younger artwork expanding the older’s textured brushwork into an immersive experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Lisha Howen is a full-time game designer and says she "isn't completely against AI", but disagrees with it being used to fully generate artwork and graphics.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

A 19-year-old painter from Swansea who has sold artwork for tens of thousands of pounds is due to appear on the TV art competition, Portrait Artist of the Year.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

While the house is bursting with artwork that would make most museum curators envious, Herman’s home is surprisingly humble, built on a tight budget from prosaic materials.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Turns out all the artwork in the foyer looked like Ishtar.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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