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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWork of art
/ˌwɜːrk ɒv ˈɑːrt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An aesthetic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, or piece of music, considered to have significant artistic value or beauty.
"The museum's new wing houses several priceless works of art from the Renaissance." - 2
Something that is made with exceptional skill, ingenuity, or beauty, often used figuratively.
"The chef's elaborate wedding cake was an absolute work of art."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'work' (from Old English 'weorc') combined with 'of' and 'art' (borrowed from Old French 'art', from Latin 'ars'). Initially denoting any skillful human creation or craft, the phrase gradually shifted during the Renaissance and Romantic eras to specifically designate a fine or aesthetic creation of high quality and profound expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Work of art" is said worldwide
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œuvre d'art
Transliteration: œvr d'ar
"Ce tableau est une véritable œuvre d'art."
Kunstwerk
Transliteration: Kʊnstvɛʁk
"Das Gemälde gilt als ein Meisterwerk und bedeutendes Kunstwerk."
opera d'arte
Transliteration: ˈɔ.pe.ra ˈdar.te
"La cattedrale è considerata una magnifica opera d'arte."
obra de arte
Transliteration: ˈo.βɾa de ˈaɾ.te
"Cada pieza de cerámica en la exposición es una obra de arte."
obra de arte
Transliteration: ˈɔ.bɾɐ dʒi ˈaʁ.tʃi
"A escultura na praça central é uma verdadeira obra de arte."
произведение искусства
Transliteration: proizvedeniye iskusstva
"Эта картина — настоящее произведение искусства."
कलाकृति
Transliteration: kalakriti
"संग्रहालय में रखी गई हर मूर्ति एक अद्भुत कलाकृति है।"
艺术品
Transliteration: yìshùpǐn
"这件古代瓷器是一件稀世艺术品。"
예술품
Transliteration: yesulpum
"갤러리에는 다양한 현대 예술품이 전시되어 있습니다."
芸術作品
Transliteration: geijutsu sakuhin
"その美術館には多くの貴重な芸術作品が所蔵されている。"
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