Word
artwork
Phoneticsart·work, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/
UK/ˈɑːtwɜːk/
Definitions
01a piece of art
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a painting, drawing, sculpture, or other creative object made by an artist.
n. a specific, individual piece of creative visual art, such as a painting or sculpture. Countable in this sense.
“The museum has a beautiful collection of modern artwork from local painters.”
“The gallery curator spent months sourcing original artwork from private collectors to ensure the retrospective was truly representative of the artist's career.”
Synonyms
02artistic work in general
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the general work or activity of making art.
n. the collective output of an artist or the general process of artistic creation. Uncountable in this sense.
“She has dedicated her whole life to her artwork and teaching others.”
“Critics praised the sheer volume of artwork produced during his final years, noting a shift toward more experimental techniques.”
03graphics for printing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the pictures, photos, or designs used in a book, magazine, or website.
n. the illustrative or graphical components prepared for reproduction in print or digital media. Uncountable in this sense.
“The designer is still waiting for the final artwork for the book cover.”
“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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “artwork” in context.
Verb
01. commission artwork
“The company decided to commission artwork for their new headquarters in London.”
verb + noun
02. display artwork
“The local library will display artwork created by students during the summer break.”
verb + noun
03. restore artwork
“Experts spent months trying to restore artwork that had been damaged by the flood.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. contemporary artwork
“The gallery specializes in contemporary artwork from emerging artists in Asia.”
adj + noun
05. digital artwork
“Many young creators are now selling their digital artwork as NFTs.”
adj + noun
06. original artwork
“The museum recently acquired the original artwork for the famous novel's cover.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. artwork collection
“The university's artwork collection includes several rare sketches from the 19th century.”
noun + noun
08. piece of artwork
“Every piece of artwork in this collection tells a unique story about the city's history.”
noun + of + noun
Real-World Examples
“In the finished painting, the Weismans stand in the garden of their Los Angeles home, where artworks from their collection are on display.” “Eighty artworks by eight artists are buried underneath tonnes of dirt inside Carriageworks.” Etymology
From art + -work.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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