What does "artwork" mean?

1. (a piece of art) a painting, drawing, sculpture, or other creative object made by an artist. 2. (artistic work in general) the general work or activity of making art. 3. (graphics for printing) the pictures, photos, or designs used in a book, magazine, or website.

How do you use "artwork"?

Often used in the context of graphic design, advertising, and publishing.

artwork

US //ˈɑɹtˌwɝk// UK //ˈɑːtwɜːk// art·work

1 a piece of art (n.)
B1 Intermediate

a painting, drawing, sculpture, or other creative object made by an artist.

a specific, individual piece of creative visual art, such as a painting or sculpture. Countable in this sense.

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of modern artwork from local painters.

Example

The gallery curator spent months sourcing original artwork from private collectors to ensure the retrospective was truly representative of the artist's career.
2 artistic work in general (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the general work or activity of making art.

the collective output of an artist or the general process of artistic creation. Uncountable in this sense.

Example

She has dedicated her whole life to her artwork and teaching others.

Example

Critics praised the sheer volume of artwork produced during his final years, noting a shift toward more experimental techniques.
- art
- craft

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3 graphics for printing (n.)
C1 Advanced Technical Computing

the pictures, photos, or designs used in a book, magazine, or website.

the illustrative or graphical components prepared for reproduction in print or digital media. Uncountable in this sense.

Example

The designer is still waiting for the final artwork for the book cover.

Example

The publishing house requested high-resolution artwork to ensure the complex diagrams remained legible after the final printing process.

Usage

Often used in the context of graphic design, advertising, and publishing.
- text

Origin

From art + -work.