A work of art is a creative expression that can take many forms. An ETCHING is an intaglio printmaking technique in which an image is incised into a plate with a sharp tool. A mural is a large PAINTING or artwork displayed on a wall or ceiling. A PASTICHE is a work of art that imitates the style of another artist or period. An opus is a musical composition, especially one considered to be the most important work of a composer's career. An OEUVRE is the body of work of an artist or writer. A STABILE is a type of abstract sculpture made of sheet metal or stone. A MASTERPIECE is a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship. A STATUE is a three-dimensional representation of a person or animal, usually made of stone or metal. A PAINTING is a two-dimensional artwork created using pigments on a flat surface. A PIECE is a single item or unit of a larger whole. Artwork is a general term for any visual artistic CREATION. A CREATION is something that has been made or invented.