Artwork vs. work of art - WordReference Forums
Aug 8, 2007. #2. When you say a work of art in english you are generally referring to a painting, music that you admire and that was created by an artist or at least has some artistic talent. Art work does not have to refer to work that was performed by an artist.... For example: -This painting is truly a work of art (ie you admire this painting)
Artwork, work of art - WordReference Forums
Jan 8, 2012 · A work of art. 1859 Universal Decorator 2 102/1, I have been charmed by an artistic beauty beaming from erections which are never included in the category of art-works: some of our great chimneys, for instance‥display higher qualities‥than the majority of church steeples.
Artwork or an artwork? - WordReference Forums
Dec 9, 2007 · An artwork means the same as a work of art. In fine art, a work of art, an artwork, or a work is a creation, such as a song, book, print, sculpture or a painting, that has been made in order to be a thing of beauty in itself or a symbolic statement of meaning, rather than having a practical function. Artwork can refer to either a collection of ...
A person who 'views' a painting? - WordReference Forums
Jan 15, 2009 · Both viewer and spectator are used in this context, and beholder would work as well. A search of Google scholar for painting viewer OR spectator OR beholder shows that viewer is the more frequent once you go past the first two pages. * In some highly theoretical discussions, a distinction is made between "viewer" and "spectator." However, I ...
stand as or stand for | WordReference Forums
Jun 9, 2024 · It's a work of art in a way too. As written before this sentence, "This Heatherwick Glasshouse represents the cutting edge of technical design and engineering ". So do you mean we can only say an abbreviation or a symbol stands for something, that is, they have a particular meaning, as in "the color white stands for purity in my country".
can't make it/ won't be able to make it - WordReference Forums
Aug 15, 2012 · I am at work then.' Last edited: Nov 8, 2018. Myridon Senior Member. Texas. English - US Nov 7, 2018
to work at / in a department | WordReference Forums
Sep 25, 2004 · I work in the Marketing department. I work in the Marketing department at Bank of America. I work at Bank of America in the Marketing department. Generally, when talking about a company or organization as a whole, "at" is used. When talking about a department or other smaller part of the co. or org., "in" is used. Hope this helps.
do / make crafts (handicrafts) | WordReference Forums
English - U.S. Sep 12, 2011. #7. We use the phrase "arts and crafts" for this sort of thing in AE. "Let's do some arts and crafts" would be one way to say it. Since "arts and crafts" is the activity, not the product, we do not use "make." If you were thinking of a specific result, you could say "Do you want to make woven baskets?"
in/ at the workplace - WordReference Forums
Mar 8, 2016 · Set 2: Let’s now learn about the different types of hazards in the workplace. Set 3: Conduct process reviews and improvement activities in the workplace. Set 4: Conditions and factors that can affect the health and safety of employees or other workers in the workplace. Please let me know the difference in use and meaning.
applause for or to - WordReference Forums
Jun 13, 2013 · The construction "applaud for" does exist and can be used. For example: They applauded him for his courage. She was applauded for creating such a beautiful work of art. Your mistakes are not stupid by any means, Morior, and I applaud you for having such a great grasp of the English language.