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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The Sundial Bridge is the city’s most iconic landmark, a cable-and-glass construction that stretches over the Sacramento River and turns pedestrian transportation into a work of art.
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Of course, like any work of art, the project has its detractors.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Hisense TVs are a hit amongst our experts, and this work of art is no different.
—PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025
Inspired by the abstract work of Jeffrey Gibson and Caroline Kent, visitors can experiment with shapes, colors, and composition to create a work of art projected on the gallery wall, or turn themselves into a one-minute statue, a reference to artist Erwin Wurm and his drawings.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Of course, like any work of art, the project has its detractors.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Hisense TVs are a hit amongst our experts, and this work of art is no different.
—PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025
Inspired by the abstract work of Jeffrey Gibson and Caroline Kent, visitors can experiment with shapes, colors, and composition to create a work of art projected on the gallery wall, or turn themselves into a one-minute statue, a reference to artist Erwin Wurm and his drawings.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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