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

Example Sentences

Her interest in art contrasts with the darker themes of The Gallerist, in which she plays an art consultant caught up in a scheme to sell a dead body as an artwork.

From BBC

The room houses multiple 15th and 16th Century artworks.

From BBC

Instead, the artwork reflects a different telling of the Trojan War that was made famous by the Greek playwright Aeschylus.

From Science Daily

He posted a picture of the plane on social media, tagging the airline and saying that they needed to have a conversation about the use of the artwork.

From BBC

The gallerist agreed to uncover the artwork, revealing to the bride-to-be a painting that depicted them in that very moment.

From Barron's

Related Words

• art
• picture
• piece
• portrait
• watercolor