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Vinony

artwork

noun

  1. aesthetic physical item or artistic creation
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Pronunciation: /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/ / /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂er- Proto-Indo-European *h₂értis Proto-Italic *artis Latin ars Latin artemder. Old French artbor. Middle English art English art English -work English artwork From art + -work.

  1. A painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art.

    “A myriad of Hellenic artworks reflects the perceptions of the citizens of Ancient Greece.”

    “The most distinctive physical attribute of the space is the bright red metal sculpture that resembles one of Claes Oldenburg's oversized clothespins, only slightly deconstructed. The artwork may be enjoyed on its own terms, but ...”

  2. Artistic work.
  3. The graphical elements to be included in a reproduced work.

    “The text has been reviewed, but the photographer hasn't delivered some of the artwork.”