work of art
noun phraseDefinition of work of art
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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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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