work of art

work of art
Date: 1629 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

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • work of art — n. 1. something produced in one of the fine arts, esp. in one of the graphic or plastic arts, as a painting, sculpture, carving, etc. 2. anything made, done, performed, etc. with great skill and beauty …   English World dictionary

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  • work of art — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms work of art : singular work of art plural works of art 1) something such as a painting or sculpture that is of very high quality 2) something that is made or done in a skilful or attractive way Her house is a… …   English dictionary

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