artwork
noun
art·work
ˈärt-ˌwərk 
1
a
: an artistic production
an 8-foot metal artwork
b
: artistic work
artwork being sold on the sidewalk
2
a
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Catlett embodied self-determination and universality, which led her to craft artworks that function ahead of and outside time.
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Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For most big events Indy hosts, this area comes alive with photo opportunities, live music, artwork and food and drink tents.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The front of each matte-finish coaster features artwork depicting an image of the sandy coastline and a signpost that name-checks some of our more familiar beaches and beach cities, including Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Every digital artwork in MoL+A exists on the blockchain with Iconic helping set a wallet up for the museum so anyone in the world can view the pieces.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For most big events Indy hosts, this area comes alive with photo opportunities, live music, artwork and food and drink tents.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The front of each matte-finish coaster features artwork depicting an image of the sandy coastline and a signpost that name-checks some of our more familiar beaches and beach cities, including Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Every digital artwork in MoL+A exists on the blockchain with Iconic helping set a wallet up for the museum so anyone in the world can view the pieces.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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