Originally, the term masterpiece (or chef d'œuvre) referred to a piece of handicraft art produced by a journeyman aspiring to become a master craftsman in the old European guild system, which is partially retained today only in Germany. These were (or are) typically perfect pieces of handicraft art, admired for their beauty and elegance.
Nowadays this term mostly refers to any work of art that is considered extraordinarily well-performed.
Specifically in the arts, this term is often narrowly defined as a work of such genius that it trancends its historical limitations; a masterpiece, in this narrow definition, becomes universal or timeless while still evoking or representing its place in history.
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Masterpiece - Twitter SearchListening to "Figaro" off of Doom & MadLib's "Madvillany" masterpiece...made me think of @MeganRascal bc that's her doggie's name lolculturesclothes (Alloyius McIlwaine) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:22:12 -0000
Listening to "Figaro" off of Doom & MadLib's "Madvillany" masterpiece...made me think of @MeganRascal bc that's her doggie's name lol
@r0n_E fuck is u talking bout "Man On The Moon" is a masterpieceRoryRaw (Rory Williams) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:21:29 -0000
@r0n_E fuck is u talking bout "Man On The Moon" is a masterpiece
Who's playing the bass in this small masterpiece? Come on, come clean!!!!!... http://ff.im/-aWRRgcharlie_barone (Charlie Barone) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:20:34 -0000
Who's playing the bass in this small masterpiece? Come on, come clean!!!!!... http://ff.im/-aWRRg
Daniel Island, SC Masterpiece: 635 Island Park Drive, in Daniel Island Country Club, is a stunning and luxuriously c... http://bit.ly/1xSEyIMiller5333 (Jeff Miller) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:16:32 -0000
Daniel Island, SC Masterpiece: 635 Island Park Drive, in Daniel Island Country Club, is a stunning and luxuriously c... http://bit.ly/1xSEyI
Thanks to everyone that stopped by the KC Masterpiece booth at the DegaQue Barbecue Championship this past weekend... http://bit.ly/Ne9EETweetKCM (KC Masterpiece) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:16:17 -0000
Thanks to everyone that stopped by the KC Masterpiece booth at the DegaQue Barbecue Championship this past weekend... http://bit.ly/Ne9EE
Buffett adds rails to his investment 'masterpiece' (The Salt Lake Tribune)|Omaha, Neb. ? Billionaire Warren .. http://oohja.com/x1E8QInsureORBoomers (Adam Klein) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:13:08 -0000
Buffett adds rails to his investment 'masterpiece' (The Salt Lake Tribune)|Omaha, Neb. ? Billionaire Warren .. http://oohja.com/x1E8Q
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