artwork

[ ahrt-wurk ]

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

/ ˈɑːtˌwɜːk /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of artwork¹

First recorded in 1875–80; art ¹ + work

Example Sentences

This allows the robot to do interviews and even answer questions about its artwork.

From NewsForKids.net

The exhibit highlights a decade of CRSELA’s history, with editorial photographs of students through the years, DIY flyers, camp artwork and archival objects representing colorful moments in the kids’ musical journeys.

From Los Angeles Times

Renaissance artwork depicted the nuances of human anatomy and pathology with remarkable accuracy, while Impressionism, Cubism, and other artistic movements utilized the unique features of human vision and perception to achieve artistic impact.

From Science Daily

Jurado waved at a mound of mementos around her dining room table gifted by volunteers and voters — scrapbooks, posters, artwork, photo collages — mixed in among thank-you cards that need to be mailed out.

From Los Angeles Times

The artwork was coated with a dark varnish and accumulated dirt over the years, giving the false impression it depicts a night scene.

From BBC

Related Words

• art
• picture
• piece
• portrait
• watercolor