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artwork

American  
[ahrt-wurk] / ˈɑrtˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. Printing.

    1. the elements that constitute a mechanical, as type, proofs, and illustrations.

    2. a mechanical; paste-up.

  2. the production of artistic or craft objects.

  3. the object so produced.


artwork British  
/ ˈɑːtˌwɜːk /

noun

  1. all the original nontextual matter in a publication, esp the illustrations

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Etymology

Origin of artwork

First recorded in 1875–80; art 1 + work

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Readers of “The Marble Faun” will find Hawthorne at the height of his descriptive abilities, particularly in his accounts of Roman masterworks, which qualify as artworks themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Growing numbers of museums and private collections worldwide are facing pressure to repatriate artworks removed from their native countries, particularly those looted during periods of colonial rule.

From Barron's

She wore a pink sweat suit in keeping with “Cloud 9’s” artwork, one of several identical numbers she says she’s got in rotation at the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

In a rare move, 100% of artwork sales go directly to the artists, showing an emphasis on accessibility and equity.

From Los Angeles Times

He speaks in an auditorium of Russia’s cultural center that is decorated with fading artwork commemorating sporting competitions and cultural events that used to be held jointly with the Norwegians.

From The Wall Street Journal