Refers to works of the fine or decorative arts when their aesthetic or conceptual nature is emphasized; when emphasis is on the works as objects, as in conservation or inventorying, use "art objects." A work of art may exist as one part of a larger object, e.g., a mural painting or a painting on a piece of furniture. When referring to the study or practice of the fine arts or the fine and decorative arts together, use "art."
Broader Terms
<object genres by cultural or intellectual valuation> (21602)
Related Terms
art (45),
art objects (4)
Used for
art works; art, works of; artworks; works
Alternative Terms work of art
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