: a substantial body of work constituting the lifework of a writer, an artist, or a composer
a catalogue of Rembrandt's oeuvre
scrupulously examines Dickens' oeuvre in order to demonstrate how his convictions helped to determine the shape of his novels—
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a novel that occupies a relatively minor position in the author's oeuvre
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The two words encapsulated the oeuvre of Stewart, then a model turned Wall Street stockbroker turned caterer.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Visitors can embark on a journey through Amaral’s oeuvre from the 1960s to now, with many pieces being shown outside of Colombia for the first time.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
For scaredy cats out there who might be a little hesitant to try out Ito’s other work, Cat Diary is a perfect way to dip your toes into Ito’s oeuvre without worrying about any bad dreams.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
In addition to displaying her oeuvre, the museum has rounded up her various cultural and stylistic influences from Black Power Movement ephemera to pre-Hispanic sculptural references, pinpointing how Catlett’s intersectional politics were syncretic with her formal techniques.
—Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Visitors can embark on a journey through Amaral’s oeuvre from the 1960s to now, with many pieces being shown outside of Colombia for the first time.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
For scaredy cats out there who might be a little hesitant to try out Ito’s other work, Cat Diary is a perfect way to dip your toes into Ito’s oeuvre without worrying about any bad dreams.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
In addition to displaying her oeuvre, the museum has rounded up her various cultural and stylistic influences from Black Power Movement ephemera to pre-Hispanic sculptural references, pinpointing how Catlett’s intersectional politics were syncretic with her formal techniques.
—Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oeuvre. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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