work of art


noun

a piece of creative work in the arts, especially a painting or sculpture.
a product that gives aesthetic pleasure and that can be judged separately from any utilitarian considerations.

Origin of work of art

First recorded in 1825–35

British Dictionary definitions for work of art

work of art

noun

a piece of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture
something that may be likened to a piece of fine art, esp in beauty, intricacy, etc