work of art

English

Noun

work of art (plural works of art)

  1. A product of the fine arts; a painting, sculpture, etc.
    Synonym: artwork
    • 2012, Ivan Berg, Nik Berg, Top Gear: Motor Mania
      The Beetle's cheap, frugal and functional nature attracted legions of flower-power fans and the little Vee Dubs became symbols, moving protests and even works of art.
  2. Anything beautiful or exquisite.
    • 2012, Andrew Smith, A Quarter Life Crisis, page 102:
      She was bedazzling, in short she was a work of art. She looked as natural as it's possible to be in an age of cosmetics; her hair was flowing and beautiful and she was a picture of summery goodness.

Translations
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.