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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.

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

Example Sentences

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The Passion of Jesus ranks among the most common themes in Western art, painted or sculpted by artists too numerous to count, with many striving to create artworks both emotionally stirring and original.

From The Wall Street Journal

The artworks are as likely to unsettle as they are to move.

From Los Angeles Times

The image "was familiar" to Josh, he noted, because "he had designed the... artwork for his Uncle".

From BBC

In the school corridor, outside an English classroom decorated with artwork depicting various Shakespeare plays, friends Hena and Fena confide they have mixed feelings about the ban.

From BBC

The couple have had the chance to add some of their own flair to the room in the form of artwork that is mounted on the wall, and a few vases and plants.

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