work of art
Use Work of art in a sentencework of art
noun
1.
a piece of creative work in the arts, especially a painting or sculpture.
2.
a product that gives aesthetic pleasure and that can be judged separately from any utilitarian considerations.
Origin:
1825–35
1825–35
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| work of art | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a piece of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture |
| 2. | something that may be likened to a piece of fine art, esp in beauty, intricacy, etc |
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But it's an art object without the energy or courage to be a work of art.
They adored each other and were perfect soulmates, sharing a fantasy that life could be lived as if it were a work of art.
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