artwork
- 01 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.
Simple“The museum has a beautiful collection of modern artwork from local painters.”
In context“The gallery curator spent months sourcing original artwork from private collectors to ensure the retrospective was truly representative of the artist's career.”
Synonyms - 02 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.
Simple“She has dedicated her whole life to her artwork and teaching others.”
In context“Critics praised the sheer volume of artwork produced during his final years, noting a shift toward more experimental techniques.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The designer is still waiting for the final artwork for the book cover.”
In context“The publishing house requested high-resolution artwork to ensure the complex diagrams remained legible after the final printing process.”
UsageOften used in the context of graphic design, advertising, and publishing.
SynonymsAntonyms
“Eighty artworks by eight artists are buried underneath tonnes of dirt inside Carriageworks.”
“In the finished painting, the Weismans stand in the garden of their Los Angeles home, where artworks from their collection are on display.”
From art + -work.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.