work of art

noun

1. a piece of creative work in the arts, especially a painting or sculpture.

2. a product that gives aesthetic pleasure and that can be judged separately from any utilitarian considerations.

work of art

noun

1. a piece of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture

2. something that may be likened to a piece of fine art, esp in beauty, intricacy, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of work of art¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Ideas from Norse mythology have also inspired major works of art and literature.

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Pastries, biscuits, the freshly iced cakes—each a work of art.

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A work of art reveals more than it intends.

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“The Breuer is a work of art itself so it elevates everything.”

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They wrote that California law holds that “a thief cannot convey good title to stolen works of art,” and therefore requires the return of the painting to Cassirer.

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Related Words

• artwork 
• composition 
• piece