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artwork

|art/work|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈɑrtˌwɜrk/

🇬🇧

/ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/

creative visual expression

Etymology
Etymology Information

'artwork' originates from the combination of 'art' and 'work', where 'art' refers to creative expression and 'work' refers to a product or result.

Historical Evolution

'artwork' evolved from the Old English word 'weorc' meaning 'work' and the Latin word 'ars' meaning 'skill'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any work of art, but over time it has come to include illustrations and designs in media.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a piece or collection of creative visual art, such as a painting, sculpture, or photograph.

The gallery displayed several pieces of modern artwork.

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Noun 2

illustrations or designs used in books, magazines, or other media.

The book's artwork was done by a renowned illustrator.

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