Oeuvre: meaning, definitions and examples

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oeuvre

 

[ หˆล“vrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic work

Oeuvre refers to the complete works or body of work produced by an artist, composer, or writer. It encompasses all their creations and is often considered a reflection of their style, themes, and development as an artist.

Synonyms

body of work, creation, production, work

Examples of usage

  • The gallery displayed the entire oeuvre of the famous painter.
  • Her latest novel adds to the oeuvre that has captivated readers for decades.
  • Critics often analyze an artistโ€™s oeuvre to understand their evolution.
  • The documentary explored the oeuvre of the renowned composer.

Translations

Translations of the word "oeuvre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒะพั€ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzieล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝœๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ล“uvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘ํ’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรญlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dielo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝœๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obra

Etymology

The term 'oeuvre' is borrowed from French, where it means 'work' or 'creation'. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin word 'opus', which similarly means a work of art or a musical composition. The use of 'oeuvre' in English began around the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in the comprehensive study of artists and their complete body of work. Today, it is commonly used in the context of literature, visual arts, and music to summarize or discuss the totality of an artist's contributions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,412, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.