artwork
noun
art·work
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Definition of artwork
1a
: an artistic production
an 8-foot metal artwork
b
: artistic work
artwork being sold on the sidewalk
2a
: art sense 6
b
: material (such as a drawing or photograph) prepared for reproduction in printed matter
Examples of artwork in a Sentence
A local painter was selling her artwork on the street.
The walls of the restaurant are decorated in original artwork.
Some of the children's artwork was hanging on the refrigerator.
The museum recently recovered two stolen artworks.
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Philadelphia’s acclaimed Italian chef Marc Vetri opened the upscale Vetri (which houses artwork by Hirst and Warhol). — Michele Parente, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Everything you need to know about Las Vegas’ latest reinvention, from Eataly to Lady Gaga and the NoMad," 9 Sep. 2019 Ceramic garden stools add bulk to the diminutive coffee table, and an abstract artwork by Ken Sloan injects a lighthearted touch. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Floor plan improvements and stylish furnishings transform a Brookline home," 5 Sep. 2019 The artwork by Brian Peterson and Damin Lujan at First United Methodist Church was completed in three days on a small structure housing telecommunications equipment in the church’s parking lot. — Los Angeles Times, "Costa Mesa mural seeks to inspire solutions for O.C.’s homeless population," 3 Sep. 2019 The artwork by Brian Peterson and Damin Lujan at First United Methodist Church was completed in three days on a small structure housing telecommunications equipment in the church’s parking lot. — Daily Pilot, "New Costa Mesa mural seeks to raise awareness and inspire solutions to help O.C.’s homeless population," 31 Aug. 2019 Earlier in the year, Cydonia showed artwork by Oak Cliff artist and former City Council candidate Giovanni Valderas that dealt with housing and gentrification. — Christopher Mosley, Dallas News, "Two Oak Cliff art galleries team up for tandem exhibition 'In Memory'," 7 Aug. 2019 Features artwork by juried artists during the annual plein air paint-out. — Allana Haynes, baltimoresun.com, "14 can’t-miss events in Howard County in August and September," 31 July 2019 Jonathan’s story is a terrific read—and one made even more compelling by the striking opening artwork by Stephen Bliss, the illustrator for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. — Fortune, "How the World’s Biggest Companies Fight to Stay Ahead," 22 July 2019 In keeping with the edgy design aesthetic, rooms are airy and contemporary, with artwork by Catalan and Spanish artists. — Amy Tara Koch, Washington Post, "Finding European hotel rooms for families can be tough. Here are suggestions in eight cities.," 28 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'artwork.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for artwork
artwork
noun
English Language Learners Definition of artwork
: a painting, sculpture, photograph, etc., that is created to be beautiful or to express an important idea or feeling : an artistic work
: drawings, photographs, etc., that are included in books, magazines, and other printed materials
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