work of art
noun phrase
1
: a product of one of the fine arts
especially
: a painting or sculpture of high artistic quality
2
: something giving high aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer or listener
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Every year, millions of visitors pass through the doors of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, each drawn to a different work of art, a different relic, a different masterpiece.
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Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
When does something become a work of art?
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
What’s surprising is the way that this particular duo turn a wonky art-world story into its own distinctly wonderful work of art.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Foster will look at broadcast not just as moment of public panic, but a daring work of art.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
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Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
When does something become a work of art?
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
What’s surprising is the way that this particular duo turn a wonky art-world story into its own distinctly wonderful work of art.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Foster will look at broadcast not just as moment of public panic, but a daring work of art.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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