Artwork

/ˈɑrtˌwɜrk/ noun

Definition

a creative work of art, such as a painting, sculpture, drawing, or other artistic creation.

Etymology

Compound word from 'art' (from Old French 'arte', meaning skill or craft) and 'work' (from Old English 'werc'). Combined in English to describe the physical product of artistic skill.

Kelly Says

Artwork is a beautifully straightforward word—'art' comes from the same root as 'artisan' and originally just meant 'skill', so all artwork is really just displaying skill in beautiful ways!

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