artwork — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   work of artart piecepiece of artart object

   Examples

   A myriad of Hellenic artworks reflects the perceptions of the citizens of Ancient Greece.

   More examples (1)

   The most distinctive physical attribute of the space is the bright red metal sculpture that resembles one of Claes Oldenburg's oversized clothespins, only slightly deconstructed. The artwork may be enjoyed on its own terms, but ...

2. Artistic work.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

3. The graphical elements to be included in a reproduced work.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Examples

   The text has been reviewed, but the photographer hasn't delivered some of the artwork.

Noun

1. photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication

   Synonyms

   artgraphicsnontextual matter

   Broader terms

   visual communication

   Examples

   the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book