noun Common

artwork

AHT-wurk

Artwork (noun) means a piece of visual art, such as a painting, drawing, or sculpture. Example: “The gallery insured the artwork for half a million dollars.”

noun

A piece of visual art, such as a painting, drawing, or sculpture.

"The gallery insured the artwork for half a million dollars."

"A framed piece of original artwork hung above the fireplace."

Illustrations, graphics, or design elements prepared for printing or publishing.

"The designer sent the final artwork to the printer on Friday."

How to Use Artwork

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a work of art itself, or the images/graphics used in a printed or published piece.

Common pairings

original artwork cover artwork submit the artwork

Word Forms

artworks plural

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Etymology

From art + work — literally "work of art," first used for illustrations prepared for print.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “artwork” mean?

The word “artwork” means a piece of visual art, such as a painting, drawing, or sculpture. In plain terms, either a work of art itself, or the images/graphics used in a printed or published piece.

How do you pronounce “artwork”?

“Artwork” is pronounced AHT-wurk (/ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ in IPA).

How do you use “artwork” in a sentence?

Here is “artwork” used in a sentence: “The gallery insured the artwork for half a million dollars.”

What part of speech is “artwork”?

“Artwork” is a noun.

Is “artwork” a common word?

“Artwork” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “artwork” have?

“Artwork” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of visual art, such as a painting, drawing, or sculpture.