work of art

The definition of work of art is something that is considered to have aesthetic value, something that is beautiful, intriguing, interesting, creative or extremely well done.

(adjective)

  1. An example of a work of art is a painting by Monet.
  2. An example of a work of art is a beautifully made piece of furniture.

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See work of art in Webster's New World College Dictionary

  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

See work of art in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. works of art
  1. A product of the fine arts, especially a painting or sculpture.
  2. Something likened to a fine artistic work, as by reason of beauty or craft.
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