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artwork

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɑɹtˌwɝk// UK //ˈɑːtwɜːk// art·work General-service

n. a painting, drawing, or sculpture that someone makes to be beautiful or interesting. It can also mean the pictures and designs used in a book or on a website.

n. a physical or digital creation intended for aesthetic appreciation or as a form of creative expression. Often used as a collective term for the visual elements of a publication or project.


SIMPLE

The museum displays modern artwork from local creators.

CONTEXTUAL

The graphic designer is still waiting for the final artwork before she can finish the magazine layout.

COMPLEX

While the gallery focuses primarily on oil paintings, it also features digital artwork that explores the intersection of technology and human emotion.

Synonyms
Origin

From art + -work.

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