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    Work of art
    /wərk əv/

    noun

    • 1. a painting, sculpture, poem, piece of music, or other product of the creative arts, especially one with strong imaginative or aesthetic appeal: "the prints are some of the most important works of art ever made"

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  3. Introduction. George Dickie’s (1974) “What is Art? An Institutional Analysis” begins by surveying historical attempts to define art according to necessary and sufficient conditions. As such, it would seem to serve as a useful point of departure to the subject of this chapter.

  4. Oct 23, 2007 · Dickie’s more recent version consists of an interlocking set of five definitions: (1) An artist is a person who participates with understanding in the making of a work of art. (2) A work of art is an artifact of a kind created to be presented to an artworld public.

  5. Jul 26, 2019 · There is no one universal definition of visual art though there is a general consensus that art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination. The definition and perceived value of works of art have changed throughout history and in different cultures.

  6. Work of art definition: a piece of creative work in the arts, especially a painting or sculpture. See examples of WORK OF ART used in a sentence.

  7. Jul 15, 2019 · The 25 Works of Art That Define the Contemporary Age. Three artists and a pair of curators came together at The New York Times to attempt to make a list of the era’s essential artworks....

  8. What Is Art? Grade Level: 9–12 Curriculum Connections: Language Arts. Students will discuss opinions on criteria for what makes a work of art and then debate whether Andy Warhol’s Brillo Boxes can be considered art. Then, students will use everyday objects from their homes as the basis for a new work of art. Discussion.

  9. something that is attractive and made with skill. The bride's dress was a work of art. The building is hated by some and considered a work of art by others. See work of art in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary See work of art in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English. Check pronunciation: work of art.

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