artwork

Definition of artworknext
as in drawing
work (such as paintings or sculpture) produced through the use of imaginative skill They put their child's artwork on the fridge. A well-known illustrator provided all of the book's artwork.

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Recent Examples of artwork Art Guild painters, who were in courtyards painting during the tour, have captured the homes in artwork that will be featured in an upcoming art show. Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Following a major renovation from 2020 to 2022, the guest rooms and suites feel fresh, residential, and quietly luxurious—blending warm oak and soft marine hues with contemporary artwork by New York abstract artist Tamar Zinn and Hong Kong ink artist Kassia Ko. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 The artwork shows a man at the center with an arm raised in a graceful gesture, surrounded by a large crowd. Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artwork
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Noun
  • More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two hours of reading, drawing and conversation — anything but staring at screens.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Selected by a panel of arts educators, these students stood out for both technical ability and expressive range across performance videos, written statements and artistic résumés.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026

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