Anything done or made with extraordinary skill; a capital performance; a chef-d'œuvre; a supreme achievement.
A work done with extraordinary skill, especially a work of art, craft or intellect that is an exceptionally great achievement. To some, this means the best piece of work by a particular artist or craftsperson. Historically, a piece of work presented to a medieval guild as evidence of an apprentice's qualification to attain the rank of master.
Originally a work submitted to the guild by an artist to prove his/her expertise. Today it is used to describe art of outstanding quality.
Any artwork or craftwork of grand proportions that established a journeyman's reputation as a master of his trade (see apprenticeship). The term has come to mean any grand or imposing artwork, usually the best an artist has produced.
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
an outstanding achievement
a masterfully executed fusion of an artist's extensional and intentional worlds in a single work
an image that, if an element is added to, or taken away from, would spoil the work
a work done with extraordinary skill, this in itself comes from an individuals point of view
a work of art that endures the test of time
a work which proves beyond doubt the mastery of a certain discipline
1. The greatest work of a master. 2. Your Life.
Originally, the term masterpiece (or chef d'œuvre) referred to a piece of handcrafted art produced by a journeyman aspiring to become a master craftsman in the old European guild system, which is partially retained today in Germany and France. These were (or are) typically perfect pieces of handicraft art, admired for their beauty and elegance.
Masterpiece is a 1973 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, entirely written and produced by Norman Whitfield.
Masterpiece is a 1985 record released by The Isley Brothers on Warner Bros. Records. For the first time since 1973, the Isley Brothers were once again a trio composed of the original members O'Kelly, Rudolph and Ronald Isley.
Masterpiece is the debut album of reggaeton duo, Rakim y Ken-Y. The album includes their hit debut single "Down", the follow-up "Me Matas", and the current single, "Dame Lo Qué Quiero". The album features tracks by Rakim y Ken-Y and other artists of the Pina record label.
Masterpiece is the fourth album by old school/hardcore rapper Just-Ice, it was released in 1990. Masterpiece was Just-Ice's final album on the Sleeping Bag Records label.
'Masterpiece' is a board game where players participate in auctions for famous works of art.It was originally published in 1970 by Parker Brothers, and then published again in 1996. The game is now out-of-print, however, lots of copies are still available online. The game requires few skills, and is fun for the whole entire family.